Unit 2

Understanding the frontend and backend development aspects of decentralized applications.

Description Unit 2

This module covers a wide array of crucial blockchain-related terms and delves into the intricacies of security measures, vulnerabilities, and audits in the context of smart contracts. A significant emphasis is placed on understanding both frontend and backend development aspects of decentralized applications, bridging the gap between user experience, interface design, and the complex backend logic that drives these systems. The module also introduces learners to the concepts of tokens and crypto assets, focusing on their digital nature and fungibility. Moreover, it explores the dynamics of Initial Coin Offerings (ICOs) and Security Token Offerings (STOs), providing a comprehensive overview of these critical elements in the blockchain and cryptocurrency domains.

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Lesson 1

1) Socialize the technology idiom of the day.

Have a Screw Loose
Meaning: To behave in a strange way or to have something wrong with one’s thinking.
Example: You must have a screw loose if you think that old model can outperform the latest smartphones. 

2) Before the reading activity, explain what reading in context is.

Reading in context refers to the practice of understanding a written passage or text by considering the surrounding information, including the sentences and paragraphs that precede and follow a specific passage. It involves interpreting the meaning of a particular segment by taking into account the broader content in which it is situated.

Key aspects of reading in context include:

  • Understanding Surrounding Information: readers pay attention to the sentences and paragraphs that come before and after the targeted passage. This provides additional information that can clarify, explain, or support the meaning of the specific segment being read.
  • Interpreting Relationships: reading in context helps readers interpret the relationships between different parts of a text. It allows them to discern how ideas, themes, or arguments connect and progress throughout the entire piece.
  • Gaining a Holistic Understanding:  rather than isolating a single sentence or paragraph, reading in context encourages a holistic understanding of the text. Readers consider how each part contributes to the overall message or purpose of the writing.
  • Identifying Tone and Intent: the context often provides clues about the tone, intent, or perspective of the author. Understanding the broader context helps readers grasp whether the content is informative, persuasive, narrative, or argumentative. 

Warm up activity: Match key terms and definitions

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Reading comprehension activity: "Frontend and Backend: What are they and what are their differences?"

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Activity

Crossword activity based on the reading text (game) and Fill in the gap activity.

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Socialize key words about "Best Practices for Front-End and Back-End Integration in Full Stack Development"

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Reading comprehension #2: "Best Practices for Front-End and Back-End Integration in Full Stack Development"

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Inference multiple choice activity

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Mobirise web page maker - See here