🚀 Hardhat is a popular development environment for Ethereum and blockchain projects. It provides a suite of tools to compile, test, and deploy smart contracts, making it ideal for developers in the Web3 space.
Getting Started
- Install Hardhat: Run
npm install --save-dev hardhat
to set up your project. - Initialize Project: Use
npx hardhat
to create a new Hardhat config file. - Write Smart Contracts: Develop Solidity code in
.sol
files for decentralized applications.
Key Features
- 🛠️ Task Automation: Streamline workflows with custom scripts.
- 🧪 Testing Framework: Integrate with Mocha and Chai for contract testing.
- 🌐 Network Support: Deploy to local (like Ganache) or remote networks (e.g., Ethereum Mainnet).
Useful Commands
Command | Description |
---|---|
npx hardhat compile |
Compiles Solidity contracts |
npx hardhat test |
Executes test files |
npx hardhat node |
Launches a local Ethereum network |
npx hardhat deploy |
Deploys contracts to a target network |
Learn More
For a deeper dive into Hardhat's capabilities, check out our Hardhat QuickStart Guide.