ArcBlock Developer Website Accelerates Forge Blockchain App Framework, OCAP-based Blockchain Development

By Brandon Lewis

Editor-in-Chief

Embedded Computing Design

July 08, 2019

News

ArcBlock Developer Website Accelerates Forge Blockchain App Framework, OCAP-based Blockchain Development

The ArcBlock blockchain platform provides the foundation for setting up a local or cloud-based development environment, as well as core concepts for getting started with blockchain technology.

ArcBlock has launched a developer website that enables developers to build, manage, and deploy decentralized blockchain applications based on the Forge Blockchain Application Framework and Open Chain Access Protocol (OCAP). The ArcBlock blockchain platform provides the foundation for setting up a local or cloud-based development environment, as well as core concepts for getting started with blockchain technology.

The Forge Framework simplifies the creation of blockchain applications by allowing developers to code in their programming language of choice, including Python, Java, Javascript, and so on. Developer documentation provides explanations, definitions, and examples in key areas such as:

  • Installation 
  • Forge blockchain SDKs
  • Developer Tools 
  • Architecture 
  • Forge RPC, Transactions and more

Meanwhile, the OCAP protocol helps developers access blockchains in a unified way via open APIs and the GraphQL query language, which allow application data to be fetched over a common interface. OCAP documentation is also provided on the ArcBlock website in the following categories:

  • Introduction 
  • Quick Start 
  • OCAP SDK 
  • Tools 
  • Architecture

Interested parties can get started quickly using the Forge React Starter Kit. For more information on the starter kit and ArcBlock’s Forge Blockchain github repositories, visit www.github.com/arcblock.

For more on the OCAP protocol, visit ocap-docs.arcblock.io/intro. 

Brandon is responsible for guiding content strategy, editorial direction, and community engagement across the Embedded Computing Design ecosystem. A 10-year veteran of the electronics media industry, he enjoys covering topics ranging from development kits to cybersecurity and tech business models. Brandon received a BA in English Literature from Arizona State University, where he graduated cum laude. He can be reached at [email protected].

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