Learning Path

Solana & Anchor Curriculum

Master blockchain development with our comprehensive curriculum covering Solana fundamentals and the Anchor framework. From basics to advanced concepts, build real-world applications.

Comprehensive Lessons

5.5

Hours of Content

Difficulty Levels

Beginner45 mins

Introduction to Solana

Learn the fundamentals of Solana blockchain, its architecture, and why it's one of the fastest blockchains in the world.

Topics Covered:

Blockchain BasicsProof of HistoryValidatorsTransactions

Beginner30 mins

Solana Development Environment

Set up your development environment with Solana CLI, Rust, and essential tools for building on Solana.

Topics Covered:

Solana CLIRust SetupWallet CreationDevnet

Intermediate60 mins

Understanding Solana Programs

Deep dive into Solana's account model, program architecture, and how to interact with on-chain programs.

Topics Covered:

Account ModelProgram Derived AddressesCross-Program InvocationRent

Intermediate40 mins

Introduction to Anchor Framework

Discover Anchor, the most popular framework for Solana development that simplifies smart contract creation.

Topics Covered:

Anchor SetupProject StructureIDLTesting

Intermediate90 mins

Building Your First Anchor Program

Create a complete smart contract using Anchor framework with instructions, accounts, and error handling.

Topics Covered:

InstructionsAccount ConstraintsError HandlingState Management

Advanced75 mins

Advanced Anchor Patterns

Master advanced concepts like PDAs, CPIs, and program composability using Anchor framework.

Topics Covered:

PDA SeedsCPI with AnchorComposabilitySecurity Best Practices