<aside> πŸ§‘β€πŸ« Welcome to the Encode x Solana Bootcamp Sponsored by the Solana Foundation Q1 2024!

This six-week programme offers a hands-on approach to building on Solana.

But that's not all! By joining our community, you'll have the chance to:

πŸ’¬ Collaborate with like-minded individuals

πŸ€” Exchange ideas and gain new perspectives

πŸš€ Expand your Rust skills alongside other enthusiasts

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<aside> πŸ“Œ Mark your calendars! Our first bootcamp session starts on Monday, 3rd June 2024 at 4.30 pm BST (UK time), and sessions run each week from Monday to Thursday.

During the week of 8th-14th July, when EthCC is happening, we will take a break and the sessions will commence as normal on Monday, 15th July!

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<aside> πŸ’² QuickNode Credit Program We’ve partnered with QuickNode to offer free QuickNode credits and architecture support from their Ecosystem team. Find out more here!

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Before the Bootcamp

Are you ready for the Encode x Solana Bootcamp (Sponsored by the Solana Foundation)? Here are the next steps to follow:

βœ… You've paid your deposit and submitted the transaction information through the form.

🀝 Join our Discord server! Once we review your transaction details, we'll grant you access to the private Discord channels and send you a Google Calendar invite with all the session dates. The bootcamp discord channels will:

πŸ“š give you access to the relevant course materials

πŸ‘¨β€πŸ« give you access to tech support from the bootcamp teacher and teaching assistants

πŸ‘₯ allow you to engage with other bootcamp participants (this will be very important for your group projects).

πŸ™ Please be patient if you haven't been added to the channels yetβ€”we'll do it as soon as possible. Make sure you join the Discord server first. We won’t be able to add you to the channels until you’ve joined the Discord server.

πŸ“—Β Reading materials

You're welcome to start exploring the course materials at any time! Here are some helpful resources you can review before the bootcamp even begins:

  1. Solana FAQs: https://medium.com/stakin/solana-faq-guide-b40bbaa1eca4
  2. Solana WhitePaper: https://solana.com/solana-whitepaper.pdf
  3. Solana Ecosystem: https://solana.com/ecosystem
  4. What is Rust and why is it so popular : https://stackoverflow.blog/2020/01/20/what-is-rust-and-why-is-it-so-popular/
  5. Why Rust for Blockchain: https://www.plexusrs.com/demand-rust-skyrocketed-polkadot/

We can't wait to start this exciting journey with you! πŸš€

Attending the Bootcamp