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What is the Blockchain development process?

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3 years ago

June 2, 2021

Blockchain is a decentralized ledger technology that records transactions and is distributed across the entire network. It is a system of recording data in a way that is nearly impossible to change. The decentralized technology is exceptionally good at eliminating third parties involved in any transaction. It provides a secure sharing environment and maintains transparency throughout the system.

The significant intrinsic features of Blockchain are:

Transparency: Blockchain maintains a transparent ecosystem throughout the network. It helps detect and identify suspicious actions/users on the distributed network.

Auditability: It is most helpful for the supply chain stakeholders, as it allows to trace back the products’ provenance and track their entire development.

Decentralization: The control of the entire network is distributed among the participating node. No single authority can claim dominion over the whole network. The consensus protocols are used to govern the network.

Immutability: Public-key cryptography ensures immutability by electronically signing every transaction on the ledger.

Anonymity: The identities of the network participants are kept anonymous during transactions to maintain the privacy and security of data.

Open-source accessibility: Blockchain provides open access to all; any authorized user can access the data available on the ledger.

What is the Blockchain development process?

Blockchain development is carried out in the following six stages:

Determine the objective

The initial step for Blockchain development is to identify the problem statement and propose a solution for it. Also, determine if you require to build the solution from scratch or some modifications and advancements would work. Analyze what features and use cases are needed for the application.

For example, a healthcare organization would need to develop a Blockchain-based application that must support health record exchange, remote patient monitoring, video conferencing, etc.

Choose a suitable Blockchain platform

Developing a Blockchain application requires thorough research, advanced technical skills and a considerable investment of time and effort. Make sure to create the Blockchain application on top of a Blockchain platform that meets your business requirements. Identify and select the right Blockchain platform for your application considering the factors like consensus mechanism, language used, etc.

For example, Ethereum is used to develop an Ethereum-based application that provides a decentralized environment with Smart contracts.

Blockchain model ideation

Once the Blockchain platform is selected, the focus must shift to drafting business requirements and brainstorming ideas. Identify the technology components that are added as off-chain or on-chain entities on the Blockchain ecosystem. Plan out the roadmap of the product to build the application within the decided deadline. Create a Blockchain model and design the conceptual workflow of the application. Besides, it is crucial to determine that the Blockchain network will be permissioned or permissionless.

Perform proof-of-concept

Proof-of-concept means realizing a particular idea or method to demonstrate its feasibility and verify that certain concepts or theories have practical potential. In simple terms, proof-of-concept is done to represent the practical applicability of an idea. A theoretical build-up is designed and after the proposal is accepted, a prototype is prepared, which includes sketches, information architectures, designs and tested products. Once the client approves the PoC, the next step is preparing visual and technical methods.

Visual and technical designs

At this stage, the entire planning and preparation for the application development are complete. Now, start creating UIs for each software component. Create APIs that are required for integrating with user interfaces to run the application at the back-end. The application is ready after the admin consoles and user interfaces are designed.

Development

At this stage, API integration is done for particular use cases of the application. An application is developed under multiple versions. The Pre-alpha version is the one that does not go under formal testing. After the client approves, it is moved to the Alpha stage. The developers implement white-box testing techniques at this stage. Next is the Beta version, which is released after the alpha version. Beta version is the application that has the complete feature set but might carry some unknown bugs. It is shared with a particular group of people outside the organization to test the app’s functionality. After the beta version is successfully tested, the final Release version is launched.

These are the most fundamental stages involved in the Blockchain development process. While going through the journey of Blockchain development, several complexities might arise. Make sure to hire the best and experienced Blockchain development company with a team of trained and expert developers who understand working with Blockchain technology.

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Windows 11 PCs with Arm Processors now have an Official ISO for Clean Installations

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2 days ago

November 15, 2024

Archana Suryawanshi

Power users occasionally prefer to start over when they acquire a new computer, so they follow the pro-gamers’ advice and reinstall Windows using a brand-new ISO image that comes straight from Microsoft and is free of bloatware and needlessly complex “driver management programs.” Up until recently, the new Snapdragon laptops’ more specialized version of Windows 11 didn’t support that.

The Windows 11 build on these new laptops is unusual because of the Arm64-based hardware, which differs from the typical x86 and x64 innards found in most laptops and desktops. Microsoft has finally released a disk image (or ISO file) for these devices after several months of waiting. To perform a direct reinstallation or make a bootable flash drive for a different device, you may now download it straight from Microsoft’s website. It is identical to the installation media utility that is currently available.

Be aware that there may be some glitches if you use this method for a fresh install. Compared to previous designs, the Snapdragon X system-on-a-chip has a lot fewer hardware variables, but because it’s so new, Windows Update might not include all the necessary components. You may need to use an Ethernet connection or the old-fashioned sneakernet to manually load drivers from another computer. You may also need to do some Googling to locate all the files you require for that.

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OPPO Reno 13 series will debut in China shortly, with India following in 2025

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3 days ago

November 14, 2024

Archana Suryawanshi

According to reports, OPPO, a Chinese firm, is getting ready to introduce its Reno 13 series smartphones in its native nation this month. As per 91Mobiles, the OPPO Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro models are anticipated to debut in China on November 25. The Indian launch is probably set for January 2025. The smartphone series that debuted in July of this year, the Reno 12 series, will be replaced by the Reno 13 series.

Information regarding the specifications of the new Reno 13 and Reno 13 Pro smartphones has leaked online, although the business has not yet confirmed the launch date. These are the specifics:

OPPO Reno 13 Series: Anticipations

It is anticipated that the OPPO Reno 13 Pro would have a 6.78-inch, quad-curved OLED screen with 1.5K resolution. In contrast, the slightly smaller 6.7-inch display with FHD+ resolution is found on the OPPO Reno 12 Pro. In China, the Pro model is probably going to be powered by the MediaTek Dimensity 8350 chipset, while in India, it might have a different processor. A 50MP primary camera, an 8MP ultrawide sensor, and a 50MP telephoto sensor with 3x optical zoom are anticipated to be included in the OPPO Reno 13 Pro’s photographic setup. Most likely, the front camera will include a 50MP sensor.

With a 5,900mAh battery as opposed to the 5,000mAh battery on the Reno 12 Pro, the Reno 13 Pro is anticipated to significantly increase battery capacity. Additionally, it is anticipated that the smartphone would support both 50W wireless and 80W wired charging. Additionally, an IP68/IP69 designation for water and dust protection could increase its durability.

Although the price of the smartphones in the Reno 13 series is not well known, it is anticipated to be similar to that of its predecessor. For comparison, the 12GB RAM + 256GB storage version of the OPPO Reno 12 Pro launched at Rs 36,999, while the 8GB RAM + 256GB storage version of the vanilla model cost Rs 32,999.

OPPO Reno 13 Pro: Anticipated features

Display: 6.78-inch OLED, quad-curved, with a refresh rate of 120 Hz and a resolution of 1.5K
processor: MediaTek Dimensity 8350
rear camera: 50MP primary, 8MP ultra-wide, and 50MP telephoto (3x zoom)
front camera: 50MP
Battery: 5,900mAh
Charging: 50W wireless and 80W wired
IP rating: IP68/IP69; operating system: ColorOS 15 based on Android 15

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Apple has released Final Cut Pro 11, an AI-powered program

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3 days ago

November 13, 2024

Archana Suryawanshi

Apple introduced Final Cut X thirteen years ago. Considering that the video-editing program marked its 25th birthday this April, that represents just over half of its lifetime. Some have questioned whether the corporation has discreetly withdrawn the offering due to its multiple lifetimes in the consumer software industry.

Final Cut Pro finally reaches level 11, after 13 years of waiting, and Apple is no longer playing around. On Wednesday, the program will be accessible for download. After a 90-day trial period, new users will need to pay $300 to buy Final Cut Pro 11 from the Mac App Store, while current users will receive it as a free update.

What specifically justified the much anticipated move to 11? AI is two letters. The business is using AI to power new features just weeks after releasing Apple Intelligence for iOS, iPadOS, and MacOS.

Magnetic Mask is at the top of the list because it makes it simple to crop objects and people out of videos without using a green screen.

According to Apple, “This powerful and precise automatic analysis provides additional flexibility to customize backgrounds and environments,” “Editors can also combine Magnetic Mask with color correction and video effects, allowing them to precisely control and stylize each project.”

Transcribe to Captions, which basically adds text to Final Cut’s timeline, is the second standout AI-based tool here. The company claims that its in-house large language model (LLM) powers that feature.

Apple’s problematic mixed-reality headset is the subject of this article’s other major headline. The most recent iPhones now have the capability to record Spatial Video, and Final Cut may be used to edit that footage. It is possible to add effects, color correct the video, and change the titles’ depth placement.

Apple is reportedly working on a more inexpensive variant, even though CEO Tim Cook has acknowledged that the $3,500 headgear isn’t the mainstream consumer product the company wanted. Along with the iPhone 15 Pro and all iPhone 16 models, the Vision Pro itself can record spatial video. Additionally, Canon just unveiled a new twin lens that works with R7 cameras.

Additionally, there are various time-saving features in the new Final Cut. For example, Magnetic Timeline allows you to swiftly rearrange clips while maintaining audio and video synchronization.

According to Apple, Final Cut Pro 11 was developed especially for the M-series of CPUs, which are its first-party silicon. This includes having more simultaneous 4K and 8K playback capabilities.

Apple claims that the M-series of chips, their first-party silicon, were the reason behind the creation of Final Cut Pro 11. This includes the capacity to play back several 4K and 8K ProRes video streams at once.

Final Cut Pro for iPad 2.1 is being released by Apple concurrently with the eagerly anticipated release of Pro 11. The brightness and color of the touched-based interface will be increased, and the workflow will be enhanced as well. Starting on Wednesday, current users can also obtain that for free.