Hardhat on Rootstock
Hardhat is an Ethereum development environment for developers. It's primarily used in the development of smart contracts for the Rootstock and EVM-compatible chains.
Key features of Hardhat​
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Local Ethereum Network: It provides a local blockchain environment, allowing developers to deploy contracts, run tests, and debug their code.
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Automated Testing: Hardhat facilitates automated testing of smart contracts, which is crucial for ensuring their reliability and security.
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Debugging: It includes a robust debugging tool that helps developers identify and fix issues in their smart contracts.
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Hardhat Runtime Environment (HRE): This is injected into the project's scripts and provides access to Hardhat's functionality and plugins.
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Extensible Through Plugins: Developers can extend Hardhat's capabilities through a wide range of plugins.
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Network Management: It allows for seamless interaction with public and private networks, making deployment processes efficient.
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Ethers.js and Waffle Integration: These integrations provide a set of utilities for writing and testing smart contracts.
Installation​
To install Hardhat, run the following command:
npm install --save-dev hardhat