Book release : Blockchain Programming in C# (Part II)

[Nicolas Dorier]

Hello all,

As explained in https://bitcointalk.org/index.php?topic=926087.0, the next part of the book is out.
Special thanks to Bill Strait, a native english speaker, that corrected my english for the first parts.

He did not have time to do it for all chapter though, he will probably reformulate some of my sentences as time goes on. So expect some rough edge right with my english.

The second part is available for people that completed the first part challenge, or sent a tip to the book's address.
For others, you will have to wait 2 weeks, or wait someone who shares the link.

Here are the new parts:

• BIP39
• Arbitrary ownership
• Using the transaction Builder (Stealth, CC and normal payment)
• Colored Coins
• Ricardian contract
• Liquid democracy voting
• Proof of burn and reputation

Lot's of fixes,
Copy/pastable code instead of screenshots,

The part II explore some non-currency applications of the Blockchain.

The part III will concentrate on security aspect, while keeping in mind ease of development. (How to depends on third party API without trust relationship)

There will be probably some part about micro payment channel and coinjoin like schemes.

The link is http://blockchainprogramming.azurewebsites.net/

Happy coding,

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[Mitchell]

Damn, those are some sweet subjects! I might even start with C#, just to try this out. Keep up the amazing work!

[Nicolas Dorier]

Damn, those are some sweet subjects! I might even start with C#, just to try this out. Keep up the amazing work!

Trying C# is adopting it

[Nicolas Dorier]

I just released part II for everyone.

[doof]

I just released part II for everyone.

Well done, keep it up.  Using your lib in a project ATM.  Just about to start writing Ricardian contracts so good timing!

[Nicolas Dorier]

Well done, keep it up.  Using your lib in a project ATM.  Just about to start writing Ricardian contracts so good timing!

Can't wait seeing the result.
The Ricardian Contract is still theoric in the book, I explain how it can be done, but not yet developed classes around it.
I you start thinking about an easy to use object model, while developing your solution, let me know !

[mmortal03]

I just released part II for everyone.

It looks like you removed sections VI and VII from part I in this edition which were:

VI.  SPV or Simple Verification of Truth ............................................................................... ............ 50
1.  The challenge of mobile devices ............................................................................... ................ 50
2.  Efficient Proof of Publication: Partial Merkel Tree .................................................................... 50
3.  Trading Trust, Privacy, and Technical Complexity ..................................................................... 50
VII.  Protecting your privacy ... 51
1.  ShareCoin ... 51
2.  Tumbler ... 51

[Nicolas Dorier]

I just released part II for everyone.

It looks like you removed sections VI and VII from part I in this edition which were:

VI.  SPV or Simple Verification of Truth ............................................................................... ............ 50
1.  The challenge of mobile devices ............................................................................... ................ 50
2.  Efficient Proof of Publication: Partial Merkel Tree .................................................................... 50
3.  Trading Trust, Privacy, and Technical Complexity ..................................................................... 50
VII.  Protecting your privacy ... 51
1.  ShareCoin ... 51
2.  Tumbler ... 51

Yes, these parts are not yet redacted, it is a spoiler for the next part.
It's always at the brainstorming stage right now, any advice is welcomed.

[nopara73]

--UPDATE-- 
We have just moved the whole book to GitHub and fully revised it:

https://github.com/ProgrammingBlockchain/ProgrammingBlockchain

[TheBarMan]

Thanls a lot for the info i will read it as soon as posible.

Greetings.

[NyeFe]

Well done, really!

Hopefully more people will greatly appreciate the amount of time you spent writing this book.

We need to support more projects like this in various other platforms and languages.

[MoneypakTrader.com]

A really great effort from you, mate! You must have spent hard work on writing this very useful resource to those who are looking to develop apps from within the block chain. I really like it and if there was a physical version of it, I would buy it and put it into my library. 

[Nicolas Dorier]

A really great effort from you, mate! You must have spent hard work on writing this very useful resource to those who are looking to develop apps from within the block chain. I really like it and if there was a physical version of it, I would buy it and put it into my library.  

thanks, I actually now publishing it on gitbook on https://www.gitbook.com/book/programmingblockchain/programmingblockchain/details.
I plan to make physical version, I recently managed to get contact I can leverage to make it possible.

[bitcoinisfurture]

Congrats for you book release of both the parts. How is the repose so far with the book selling and also in coming coming book 3 launch soon possible after halving?

What is the experience of people what did they like and want improvement on if any of have shared with you.

[bitcoineverything]

Being an old time programmer. Reading this makes me really excited as it is a very newbie friendly guide that eliminates "where to start?" and "what language to use?" hurdles when tackling with blockchain programming.

[Wesiematic]

Being an old time programmer. Reading this makes me really excited as it is a very newbie friendly guide that eliminates "where to start?" and "what language to use?" hurdles when tackling with blockchain programming.

Oh sounds very nice, will have a look.

[fikihafana]

I'm really curios with your book, because it has some interesting subject. But is it easy to understand for newbie ?

[Shiroslullaby]

I just want to say thanks for putting this on GitHub!
If you make a physical copy of this book I will certainly pick up a copy.
Please keep us informed as to any publishing info. 

[Mark1003]

I just want to say thanks for putting this on GitHub!
If you make a physical copy of this book I will certainly pick up a copy.
Please keep us informed as to any publishing info. 

Nice one, yeah Honestly I don't have knowledge when it comes to programming. Because I'm not a computer major. In fact I'm taking Marine Engineering Course (far from what we are talking about) but I love computers, I am open minded and I can learn things easily especially when it comes to computers, though I was only learning the basics but I'm constantly reading articles, infos etc.. So, I think this will help me a lot. Please update me too if this book will be released. Cheers !

[JPage]

I just want to say thanks for putting this on GitHub!

Yes.  This is excellent.  Download free Visual Studio today and use NBitcoin to make INSANE cool bitcoin apps.  Easy as pie.  Thanks Nicolas.

but...

Does Transaction Builder support OP_Return type outputs?  Can you post a quick illustrative example? 

Thanks! 

Keep up the good work.  In two years - millions of people will be using NBitcoin and C# because it is so easy and complete. 

Nice.