Back to our Developer Showcase Series to learn what developers in the real world are doing with Hyperledger technologies. Next up is Sushma Varadaiah from Coding Bootcamps.
What advice would you offer other technologists or developers interested in getting started working on blockchain?
I personally feel that it’s the right time to get into blockchain as it holds a lot of potential in the very near future. Blockchain will be the way that we are going to establish trust and transparency in the world as we move forward. Along with other technologies like Artificial Intelligence and Internet of Things, the use of blockchain multiply.
Give a bit of background on what you’re working on, and let us know what was it that made you want to get into blockchain?
I have 6+ years of experience as a software developer. I am currently working on blockchain systems (Ethereum and Hyperledger Fabric). I got into blockchain because I studied cryptography and security while getting a Master degree in Computer Science and Information Security. It was easy for me to pick up blockchain’s underlying technologies because of my Master’s studies. I recognized the technology’s potential and got into blockchain.
What project in Hyperledger are you working on? Any new developments to share? Can you sum up your experience with Hyperledger?
I am working on Hyperledger Fabric. My journey with Hyperledger Fabric started when I got my first blockchain certification from the Linux Foundation followed by a Master’s degree certification in blockchain from International Institute of Information Technology Bangalore. I have developed Hyperledger Fabric Proofs of Concept for a range of use cases including pharmaceutical drug supply chain, certificate verification and property registration network. You can find source code for all these in my GitHub page.
What are the main differences between teaching Hyperledger to students and developing Hyperledger applications?
While teaching at Coding Bootcamps, the main challenge is to explain blockchain concepts to a student who is new to the technology. Troubleshooting the issues that are faced by students who are learning to develop blockchain applications is a very rewarding feeling. On the other hand, developing Hyperledger applications for a business involves different complexities like deploying and scaling the application according to user growth.
What do you think is most important for Hyperledger to focus on in the next year?
Devtools for easy smart contract development and deployment.
As Hyperledger’s incubated projects start maturing and hit 1.0s and beyond, what are the most interesting technologies, apps, or use cases coming out as a result from your perspective?
I personally feel Hyperledger Fabric has a lot of potential to bring transparency to supply chain management use cases.
What’s the one issue or problem you hope blockchain can solve?
Increasing transparency and trust among users.
Where do you hope to see Hyperledger and/or blockchain in five years?
I hope to see applications moving towards decentralization and industry maturing towards adoption of blockchain with other technologies like Artificial Intelligence and the Internet of Things.
What is the best piece of developer advice you’ve ever received?
Never stop learning.
What technology could you not live without?
Internet!