Organizations have a problem implementing application development automation. It’s not that they don’t want to, they do. Unfortunately, there are too many obstacles standing against this goal. These issues vary from the difficulty in adopting Application Automation to struggles in scaling operational infrastructure.

But, it doesn’t have to be like that anymore, not since the advent of the Blockchain technology. Thanks to Buddy, developing and deploying an application is about to change for good and you are about to find out how. Let’s begin with an introduction, shall we?

What is Buddy?

Buddy is a blockchain application that is designed to optimize and streamline not just the development part, but also the collaboration aspect of creating applications on the blockchain. This can sound a bit complex if you ate a non-developer. So, let’s break it down a little.

Think of application development and deployment as building a house. Now, there are the boring parts of the construction that most people hate doing. Example of such is constructing the foundation. Then, there are also the fun parts that everyone wants to do, such as painting.

The problem is that you have to go through the bring parts to advance to the fun part. So, what do you do?
That’s where Buddy comes in.

Imagine Buddy as a trusted companion that helps handle all the parts you hate in Blockchain application development., i.e. the development and maintenance of Dapps.

This will enable you to focus more on the fun stuff, which includes designs and the user interface.
There is one important question to consider at this point;

How Does Buddy Affect the Development and Deployment Process?

There are three methods of doing this. It starts with the;

BlockchainOps

Developers that are working on Blockchain projects can reduce the time spent on repetitive task by using this automation scripts. Currently supporting EOS, BlockchainOps is expected to support other Blockchain platforms, which include NEW, ICX, ETH, NEO, etc.

Yes, BlockchainOps makes it easier for existing developers to work. However, this ease of use also helps encourage new developers to dabble into Blockchain development.

Automation Marketplace

As the name implies, it’s a marketplace for web developers. Think of it as the Appstore or Play store where you can pick from a wide range of automation scripts that are either free or paid. You can also earn from the automation marketplace by submitting your own script.

The economy of the marketplace is dependent on BUD token, which serves as incentives for the developers to trade automation script. This is necessary for the growth of Buddy.

How does the Automation Marketplace Help Buddy Ecosystem Grow?

The marketplace is expected to attract different people to the ecosystem. It begins with the developers that are trying to make some money from their automation scripts and ultimately ends with individuals and organizations in need of it.

The Automation marketplace makes it possible for these parties to meet to trade. Since selling and purchasing in the marketplace is incentivized by the BUD token, more developers are expected to submit their script. And as the number of developers increases, the chance of getting different automation solution will entice organizations and entrepreneurs.

This will lead to an overall growth. First, an increase in the adoption of Buddy, which leads to a high demand for BUD. Of course, a higher demand this token will be accompanied by an increase in value. This is good for Buddy ecosystem. Indeed, it is good for Blockchain technology as a whole.

Private Automation GRID

Private Automation GRID enables developers to run the automation process offered by Buddy on a private network. There is also the Share Automation GRID, which makes it gives others access to Buddy. This is useful when trying to offload tasks that are resource intensive.

Image source: Buddy Whitepaper

Both of these Automation GRIDs can be integrated to work together.
The developers of this platform created it with a vision, to encourage more developers to switch over to blockchain development. Now, you’re wondering, you want to know how it helps Blockchain technology.

How Attracting More Developers to Blockchain Development Helps the Technology

If you have been paying any attention lately, you would have noticed a shift. Companies are now looking for a way to integrate Blockchain technology into their business. This technology offers transparency, efficiency and speed at a reduced cost.

According to an article on Forbes, “The global blockchain market is anticipated to grow to over $60 billion by 2024 as more companies adopt distributed ledger technology and mass-use cases appear.”

Yes, the technology is still young. However, as more developers switch over to Blockchain technology, more sectors of the economy will be able to leverage the many benefits of Blockchain. Furthermore, providers and entrepreneurs will be attracted to it, leading to a flourishing Blockchain ecosystem.

Buddy makes this possible by providing a solution to the major barrier that prevents developers from working on Blockchain projects; lack of developers’ tools and automation scripts.

How Does the Absence of Developers Tool and Automation Scripts Prevent Developers from Working on Blockchain Projects?

Blockchain projects are not really easy, even for the most experienced programmers. There are loads of concepts that a developer needs to understand before trying something as basic as dApps, EVM, solidity, or smart contract.
Unfortunately, developers don’t have access to Blockchain-specific tools. This leads to;

• Slow adoption of Blockchain technology
• Challenges in the development of dApps or Smart Contract
• Lack of trust between project sponsors and developers

To avoid all these issues outlined above, most developers simply avoided Blockchain related projects. Well, not anymore. Now, there is Buddy to help with it.

On a Final Note

Buddy was designed to ease the development and deployment of Blockchain applications. It does this by utilizing infrastructures such as BlockchainOps, Automation Marketplace, Private and Shared Automation GRID.

Users of the platform can earn some BUD token for trading in automation solutions in the marketplace. Not only does Buddy encourage more programmers to switch to Blockchain projects by solving the barrier problem, it also encourages the global adoption of Blockchain technology.

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- Kriiskay

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