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The document provides an overview of Solidity, a programming language for creating smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. It covers key features of Solidity, definitions of important concepts like identifiers and state variables, and various development tools such as IDEs, testing frameworks, and debugging tools. Additionally, it highlights the role of the Ethereum Virtual Machine in executing smart contracts and the importance of visibility and access control in Solidity programming.

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The document provides an overview of Solidity, a programming language for creating smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. It covers key features of Solidity, definitions of important concepts like identifiers and state variables, and various development tools such as IDEs, testing frameworks, and debugging tools. Additionally, it highlights the role of the Ethereum Virtual Machine in executing smart contracts and the importance of visibility and access control in Solidity programming.

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Apply Fundamentals

of Blockchain

Lecturer 4
By: Japhet Moise H.
Apply Solidity Basics
• Solidity is a brand-new programming language
created by Ethereum which is the second-largest
market of cryptocurrency by capitalization,
released in the year 2015 and led by Christian
Reitwiessner.
Features of solidity
• Solidity is a high-level programming language designed for
implementing smart contracts.
• It is a statically typed object-oriented(contract-oriented) language.
• Solidity is highly influenced by Python, c++, and JavaScript which
run on the Ethereum Virtual Machine(EVM).
• Solidity supports complex user-defined programming, libraries, and
inheritance.
• Solidity is the primary language for blockchains running platforms.
• Solidity can be used to create contracts like voting, blind auctions,
crowdfunding, multi-signature wallets, etc.
Key definition
1. Identifier In Solidity: identifiers are names given to
various elements within a contract, such as variables,
functions, structs, and events. They serve as labels that
allow you to reference these elements within your code.
2. Structs in Solidity: are user-defined data types that
allow you to group related data elements together
under a single name.
3. State Variables in Solidity: State variables are
variables that store data persistently within a smart
contract.
• Smart Contracts in Solidity: Smart contracts are self-executing
contracts with terms directly written into lines of code. They run on a
blockchain network and automatically execute when predefined
conditions are met.
• Visibility and Access Control in Solidity: Visibility modifiers in
Solidity control the accessibility of contract elements (functions,
variables, and modifiers) from other contracts or external accounts.
Types of modifiers: public, private, internal, external.
• Ethereum is a decentralized platform that runs smart contracts:
applications that run exactly as programmed without any possibility of
censorship, downtime, or third-party interference.
• Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM): The Ethereum Virtual Machine
(EVM) is the runtime environment that executes smart contracts on the
Ethereum blockchain. It's a virtual computer that processes
transactions and executes the code contained within smart contracts.
Ethereum development tools
1. Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)
• Remix: A web-based IDE that allows you to write, compile, deploy,
and test smart contracts directly in your browser. It's a great starting
point for beginners.
• Truffle Suite: A comprehensive suite of tools for developing, testing,
and deploying Ethereum applications. It includes a development
environment, testing framework, and deployment scripts.
• Ganache: A personal blockchain for developers, providing a local
environment to test smart contracts without interacting with the main
Ethereum network.
• Visual Studio Code: A popular code editor with a variety of Ethereum
extensions available, including Solidity language support, debugging,
and contract deployment.
2. Programming Languages and Compilers:
• Solidity: The primary programming language for writing smart
contracts on Ethereum. It's a high-level language with syntax
similar to JavaScript.
• Solc: The Solidity compiler, which converts Solidity code into
bytecode that can be executed on the Ethereum Virtual
Machine (EVM).
3. Testing Frameworks:
• Truffle Test: A testing framework included in the Truffle Suite,
allowing you to write unit tests for your smart contracts.
• Hardhat: A development environment and testing framework for
Solidity, providing a flexible and modular approach to testing.
4. Deployment Tools
• Truffle Deploy: A tool included in the Truffle Suite for
deploying smart contracts to various Ethereum networks.
• Infura: A service that provides access to the Ethereum
network and other blockchains, making it easy to deploy
and interact with smart contracts.
5. Debugging Tools
• Remix Debugger: A built-in debugger in Remix that allows
you to step through your code, inspect variables, and
identify errors.
• Truffle Debugger: A standalone debugger for Truffle
projects, providing advanced debugging features.
6. Other Tools
• Ethers.js: A JavaScript library for interacting with the Ethereum
blockchain, providing a variety of functions for sending
transactions, querying data, and more.
• Web3.js: Another popular JavaScript library for interacting with
Ethereum, offering similar functionality to Ethers.js.
• MetaMask: A browser extension that allows you to interact with
Ethereum dApps and manage your Ethereum accounts.
Thank you!!!

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