Intro to Web3 Development
Welcome to the future, developers! The traditional web (Web2.0) that we’ve navigated for the past decade is undergoing a revolutionary shift towards decentralization called Web3.0. In today’s blog, we’re diving into the basics of Web3 development. Ready? Set, Code!
What is Web3?
If we consider Web2 as the read-write web where users can both consume and produce content, Web3 is an evolutionary step further, often termed as the read-write-execute web. It promises greater transparency, security, and privacy through the power of blockchain technology.
Getting Started with Web3 Development
Web3 development is anchored by the Ethereum blockchain, and Ethereum Smart Contracts are at its core. These are self-executing contracts with the terms of the agreement directly written into lines of code.
Here’s an outline of what you need to get started:
- Understanding of Blockchain & Ethereum
- Fundamental knowledge of Solidity – Ethereum’s purpose-built programming language
- Familiarity with Web3.js – A JavaScript library that allows our web app to interact with the Ethereum blockchain
Setting up Your Development Environment
To develop on Ethereum, we need to install Node.js and npm (node package manager) on our systems. Then we’ll install Truffle which is a development environment, testing framework, and asset pipeline for Ethereum.
Use these commands to install:
*Command to install Node.js & npm:*
– For Ubuntu: sudo apt install nodejs npm
– For Mac: brew install node
*Command to install Truffle:*
– npm install -g truffle
Creating Your First Smart Contract
Using the Truffle framework, we will create a basic Smart Contract. Here’s a sample contract that stores a value:
Contract StoreValue {
uint storedData;
function set(uint x) public {
storedData = x;
}
function get() public view returns (uint) {
return storedData;
}
}
What’s Next?
The future of Web Development lies in the hands of Web3, Blockchain, and Crypto. Therefore, learning about these technologies is bound to set you apart in the dev world. Wishing you an exciting Web3 journey!
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