Session 1 - Introduction

General Introduction – Objectifs : Getting to know each other. Understanding the problems addressed by blockchain systems. Understand the issues raised by blockchain systems. Taxonomie d’agents : avoir un aperçu sur les différents types d’agents autonomes. TP : Initiation aux agents autonomes

Getting to Know Each Other

Create a shared speadsheet document where all students answer the following questions:

• Why did you choose this course?
• Do you know anything about blockchains?
• Which programming languages you know?
• Do you know Object-Oriented Design and Programming? Design patterns etc.
• Do you know about simulations?
• What do you know about AI?
• What do you know about distributed systems?
• Git / Gitlab / Github / DevOps / CI-CD?
• Which Operating System do you use?
• Do you have a Gitlab.com account? What is your username?

Technical Requirements

• Install the following software required for the course:
  • Java 11+, git, maven, Eclipse or IntelliJ.
• The Life-cycle of a Software Project

Understanding Blockchains

Introduction to the blockchains and Bitcoin at the system level.

• Blockchains: Before starting
• Bitcoin: A Peer-to-Peer Electronic Cash System
• Historical Perspective on Bitcoin
• The Blockchain
• Blockchain Systems
• Bitcoin.org and Blockchain.com
• Let’s Install a Bitcoin Wallet
• How Bitcoin-like Blockchains work?