Essential Tools Overview

Core Development Tools

1. æproject CLI

• Project scaffolding

• Smart contract compilation

• Test framework

• Local node management

bashCopy# Create a new project
aeproject init

# Start a local node
aeproject node

# Deploy a contract
aeproject deploy

1. Javascript SDK (aepp-sdk)

• JavaScript library for interacting with æternity blockchain

• Contract deployment and interaction

• Account management

• Transaction handling

1. FATE (Fast Æternity Transaction Engine)

• Virtual machine for smart contract execution

• Provides type safety and efficiency

• Native support for blockchain primitives

Node

• Mainnet - Access to the status endpoint
• Testnet - Access to the status endpoint
• Swagger-UI - Explore and interact with the Node API

Middleware

• Mainnet - Access to the status endpoint
• Testnet - Access to the status endpoint

Explorers

• Mainnet - Explore the history of æternity mainnet
• Testnet - Explore the history of æternity testnet

Other Services

Faucet

• Testnet Faucet - Fund your wallet with some Æ coins and get started

Smart Contract Development

• Sophia HTTP Compiler - Access the version endpoint
• REPL - REPL with a basic UI
• Contract Editor - Lightweight editor for quick prototyping
• AEstudio - IDE for quick prototyping with Wallet connection