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Bringing Blockchain to Project Management: A Developer’s Guide with Solidity & Python

This multi-part blog series explores the creation of a smart contract using the Ethereum network, Solidity, and the Python Django framework. The objective is to provide an accessible introduction to smart contracts through a practical, real-world example.

In this series, we'll develop a system where a Team Lead's approval of a sprint triggers automated testing of the associated codebase. Specifically, upon approval, the smart contract emits an event that a Python script listens for. This script then clones the relevant GitHub repository and executes Pytest to run the test suite. This integration ensures that code linked to approved sprints is automatically tested, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of your project management process.

By combining Solidity for the smart contract, Web3.py for blockchain interaction, and Django for the web interface, this series demonstrates how blockchain technology can be integrated into existing development workflows to automate and streamline project management tasks.

Ethereum

Ethereum is a decentralized, open-source blockchain platform launched in 2015. It enables developers to build and deploy smart contracts and decentralized applications (dApps) without intermediaries. Powered by its native cryptocurrency, Ether (ETH), Ethereum supports a wide range of use cases, including decentralized finance (DeFi), non-fungible tokens (NFTs), and more.

Smart Contract

A smart contract is a self-executing program stored on a blockchain that automatically enforces agreements when predefined conditions are met. By eliminating intermediaries, smart contracts enhance efficiency, transparency, and security across various applications, including finance, supply chains, and digital identity systems.

Solidity

Solidity is a high-level, statically typed programming language designed for developing smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. Influenced by C++, Python, and JavaScript, it enables developers to write secure, self-executing code that runs on the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). Solidity supports features like inheritance, libraries, and complex user-defined types, making it essential for building decentralized applications (dApps) and blockchain-based systems.

Django

Django is a high-level Python web framework that enables rapid development of secure and maintainable websites. It follows the Model-View-Template (MVT) architectural pattern and emphasizes reusability, scalability, and clean design. Built by experienced developers, Django handles much of the hassle of web development, letting you focus on building your app.

Project Description & High Level Workflow

As discussed earlier, we'll develop a system where a Team Lead's approval of a sprint triggers automated testing of the associated codebase. Specifically, upon approval, the smart contract emits an event that a Python script listens for. This script then clones the relevant GitHub repository and executes Pytest to run the test suite. This integration ensures that code linked to approved sprints is automatically tested, enhancing the efficiency and reliability of your project management process.

Here is the high level project workflow:

1. Sprint Initialize

2. Sprint Review 3. Sprint Declined 4. Sprint Approved 5. Test Initiation 6. Testing and Completion

Setting up Django Application

In Part 1 of this series, we'll set up a Django project environment using Python 3.12 on Ubuntu 22.04. This foundational step enables us to build a robust web interface to interact with smart contracts, manage sprint workflows, and integrate blockchain logic into traditional project management systems.

In the Next Blog

In the next part of this series, we’ll begin coding the Django interface. You'll build login functionality for Project Managers and Team Leads, forms to submit project details, review interfaces for approvals or rejections, and dynamic dialogs to display decision messages—all forming the foundation of our smart contract workflow.

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