Lesson Plans
Lesson 1: Introduction to Solana and Rust
Chapter 1: What is Solana?
Objective: Understand Solana’s basics.
Monaco Task: No coding; read-only content explaining Solana.
Chapter 2: Introduction to Rust for Solana Development
Objective: Learn basic Rust syntax.
Monaco Task: Write a simple function (e.g., fn add(a: u64, b: u64) -> u64 { a + b }).
Validation: Real-time syntax checking using a lightweight Rust linter (e.g., WASM-based).
Chapter 3: Setting Up Your Development Environment
Objective: Explain the typical setup (for awareness).
Monaco Task: No coding; note that this course uses an in-browser IDE.
Chapter 4: Writing Your First Rust Program
Objective: Create a basic Rust program.
Monaco Task: Write a "Hello, Solana!" function (e.g., fn greet() -> String { "Hello, Solana!".to_string() }).
Validation: Syntax check and display simulated output ("Hello, Solana!") if correct.
Chapter 5: Understanding Solana's Architecture
Objective: Learn Solana’s structure.
Monaco Task: No coding; conceptual content only.
Lesson 2: Getting Started with Anchor
Chapter 1: What is Anchor?
Objective: Introduce the Anchor framework.
Monaco Task: No coding; read-only explanation.
Chapter 2: Installing Anchor
Objective: Contextualize Anchor setup.
Monaco Task: No coding; explain that pre-configured snippets will be used.
Chapter 3: Creating Your First Anchor Project
Objective: Explore Anchor project structure.
Monaco Task: View a pre-scaffolded project (read-only) with files like lib.rs.
Chapter 4: Understanding Anchor Macros
Objective: Learn Anchor macros (e.g., #[program]).
Monaco Task: Write a program skeleton with macros (e.g., #[program] mod my_program {} ).
Validation: Syntax validation.
Chapter 5: Writing a Simple Anchor Program
Objective: Build a basic Anchor program.
Monaco Task: Write a deposit function (e.g., pub fn deposit(ctx: Context<Deposit>, amount: u64) -> Result<()> { Ok(()) }).
Validation: Syntax check or send to a remote server for compilation feedback.
Lesson 3: Accounts and Data Management
Chapter 1: Introduction to Accounts in Solana
Objective: Understand accounts.
Monaco Task: No coding; conceptual content.
Chapter 2: Using Accounts in Anchor
Objective: Define accounts.
Monaco Task: Write an account struct (e.g., #[account] pub struct User { balance: u64 }).
Validation: Syntax check.
Chapter 3: Managing Data with Structs and Enums
Objective: Use custom data types.
Monaco Task: Define a struct (e.g., pub struct Profile { name: String, age: u8 }).
Validation: Syntax validation.
Chapter 4: Serializing and Deserializing Data
Objective: Learn serialization.
Monaco Task: Write a function to simulate serialization (e.g., mock output of serialized data).
Validation: Simulated result display.
Chapter 5: Implementing Account Constraints
Objective: Add constraints.
Monaco Task: Define an account with constraints (e.g., #[account(mut)] pub user: Account<User>).
Validation: Syntax check.
Lesson 4: Instructions and Processing
Chapter 1: What are Instructions?
Objective: Understand instructions.
Monaco Task: No coding; read-only content.
Chapter 2: Defining Instructions in Anchor
Objective: Write instructions.
Monaco Task: Create an instruction (e.g., pub fn increment(ctx: Context<Increment>) -> Result<()> { Ok(()) }).
Validation: Syntax validation.
Chapter 3: Processing Instructions
Objective: Process data.
Monaco Task: Implement logic (e.g., ctx.accounts.counter.value += 1;).
Validation: Syntax check and simulated state change.
Chapter 4: Handling Errors
Objective: Manage errors.
Monaco Task: Add error handling (e.g., if amount <= 0 { return Err(MyError::InvalidAmount.into()) }).
Validation: Syntax check.
Chapter 5: Testing Instructions
Objective: Simulate testing.
Monaco Task: Write a test case (e.g., mock a call to increment).
Validation: Simulated pass/fail result.
Lesson 5: Program-Derived Addresses (PDAs)
Chapter 1: Introduction to PDAs
Objective: Learn about PDAs.
Monaco Task: No coding; conceptual content.
Chapter 2: Generating PDAs with Anchor
Objective: Define PDAs.
Monaco Task: Write a PDA account (e.g., #[account(seeds = [b"vote"], bump)] pub vote: Account<Vote>).
Validation: Syntax check.
Chapter 3: Using PDAs for Data Storage
Objective: Store data with PDAs.
Monaco Task: Initialize a PDA (e.g., pub fn init_vote(ctx: Context<InitVote>) -> Result<()> { Ok(()) }).
Validation: Syntax validation.
Chapter 4: Signing with PDAs
Objective: Use PDAs as signers.
Monaco Task: Write a signing function (e.g., mock a PDA signature).
Validation: Syntax check.
Chapter 5: Practical Applications of PDAs
Objective: Build a voting system.
Monaco Task: Implement a voting instruction (e.g., pub fn vote(ctx: Context<Vote>) -> Result<()> { Ok(()) }).
Validation: Syntax check and simulated result.
Lesson 6: Cross-Program Invocations (CPIs)
Chapter 1: What are CPIs?
Objective: Understand CPIs.
Monaco Task: No coding; read-only content.
Chapter 2: Performing CPIs with Anchor
Objective: Write a CPI.
Monaco Task: Create a CPI call (e.g., let cpi_ctx = CpiContext::new(program_id, accounts);).
Validation: Syntax validation.
Chapter 3: Security Considerations for CPIs
Objective: Add security checks.
Monaco Task: Include checks (e.g., if !ctx.accounts.authority.is_signer { return Err(Error::NotSigner); }).
Validation: Syntax check.
Chapter 4: Integrating with SPL Tokens
Objective: Interact with tokens.
Monaco Task: Write a token transfer CPI (e.g., mock a transfer).
Validation: Simulated result.
Chapter 5: Building Composable Programs
Objective: Compose programs.
Monaco Task: Write a program calling another (e.g., mock a cross-call).
Validation: Syntax check.
Lesson 7: Building a Complete DApp
Chapter 1: Project Overview: Decentralized Marketplace
Objective: Introduce the project.
Monaco Task: No coding; conceptual content.
Chapter 2: Setting Up the Project
Objective: Explore structure.
Monaco Task: View a pre-configured project (read-only).
Chapter 3: Implementing the Backend with Anchor
Objective: Build backend logic.
Monaco Task: Write a list_item function (e.g., pub fn list_item(ctx: Context<ListItem>, price: u64) -> Result<()> { Ok(()) }).
Validation: Syntax check or remote compilation.
Chapter 4: Creating the Frontend with Web3.js
Objective: Connect to the program.
Monaco Task: Write JavaScript to call the program (e.g., program.rpc.listItem(price, { accounts: {...} });).
Validation: Syntax check and simulated transaction.
Chapter 5: Testing and Deploying the DApp
Objective: Test the DApp.
Monaco Task: Simulate a test (e.g., mock a marketplace transaction).
Validation: Simulated success/failure.
How It Works with Monaco
Real-Time Syntax Validation: Integrate a lightweight Rust syntax checker or linter (e.g., a WASM-based tool) into Monaco to provide instant feedback on code correctness.
Simulated Outputs: For tasks requiring execution (e.g., "Hello, Solana!" or instruction processing), display simulated results based on code validity, avoiding actual compilation or blockchain interaction.
Remote Compilation (Optional): For more advanced validation, set up a backend server to compile and test Rust code. Users submit their code via Monaco, and the server returns errors or success messages.
Pre-Configured Snippets: Provide read-only templates or partial code (e.g., Anchor project skeletons) to guide learners without requiring full project setup in the browser.
Interactive Feedback: Like CryptoZombies, include hints, error explanations, and "Next" buttons that unlock when tasks are completed correctly.
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