On October 20. the Ethereum second-layer network, Base, introduced an eight-week training program designed to transform traditional software developers into blockchain developers. This initiative, called "Base Bootcamp," aims to bridge the gap between traditional software development and blockchain development. The program is entirely free, but aspiring participants must complete an application process to gain admission. Each cohort will be limited to fewer than 20 students, and the application deadline is October 27. as per the official announcement.
The rationale behind Base Bootcamp is rooted in the fact that a significant portion of software developers remain unfamiliar with building Web3 applications. According to the announcement, there are currently fewer than 30.000 on-chain developers, a stark contrast to the nearly 30 million software developers worldwide. This suggests that only 0.1% of software developers have transitioned to Web3 development. While Base previously introduced an online training program called "Base Camp," it recognizes that learning complex new skills independently can be challenging. Base Bootcamp, therefore, offers more comprehensive support, including weekly mentorship, office hours for direct interaction with Coinbase and Base engineers, a private Discord server for communication, and additional assignments graded by team members.
Towards the end of the course, students will be required to create their own Web3 application and present it to their peers. While Base Bootcamp is free to attend, participants must provide a deposit of 1 Ether to ensure their commitment. Upon successful graduation, this deposit will be returned to the student.
The scarcity of qualified Web3 developers is a recurring challenge in the industry. To address this issue, some educators in Australia have proposed teaching Web3 development in high schools. Additionally, various companies have endeavored to create tools that simplify Web3 development, such as Circle's recent release of a set of tools designed to enable developers to deploy contracts using familiar Web2 methods.
