Blockchain Development Programming Tutorials, Guides & Best Practices

use anchor_lang::prelude::*;
use spl_token::instruction::mint_to;
use solana_program::program::invoke;

declare_id!("YourProgramID");

#[program]
pub mod solana_spl_tutorial {
    use super::*;

    pub fn mint_token(ctx: Context<MintToken>, amount: u64) -> Result<()> {
        let cpi_accounts = MintTo {
            mint: ctx.accounts.mint.to_account_info(),
            to: ctx.accounts.token_account.to_account_info(),
            authority: ctx.accounts.authority.to_account_info(),
        };
        let cpi_program = ctx.accounts.token_program.to_account_info();
        let cpi_ctx = CpiContext::new(cpi_program, cpi_accounts);

        invoke(
            &mint_to(
                ctx.accounts.token_program.key,
                ctx.accounts.mint.key,
                ctx.accounts.token_account.key,
                ctx.accounts.authority.key,
                &[],
                amount,
            )?,
            &[
                ctx.accounts.mint.to_account_info(),
                ctx.accounts.token_account.to_account_info(),
                ctx.accounts.authority.to_account_info(),
            ],
        )?;

        Ok(())
    }
}

#[derive(Accounts)]
pub struct MintToken<'info> {
    #[account(mut)]
    pub mint: AccountInfo<'info>,
    #[account(mut)]
    pub token_account: AccountInfo<'info>,
    #[account(signer)]
    pub authority: AccountInfo<'info>,
    pub token_program: AccountInfo<'info>,
}

This simple program demonstrates how to use the SPL Token Program to mint new tokens.

• Description: The official documentation for the Ethereum blockchain, covering topics from basics to advanced development.
• Key Features:
• Comprehensive guides on setting up development environments.
• Tutorials on smart contract development and DApp creation.
• Detailed explanations of Ethereum concepts and protocols.
• Regularly updated with the latest information.
• Website: Ethereum Documentation

• Description: The official documentation for OpenZeppelin’s smart contract libraries and tools.
• Key Features:
• Guides on using OpenZeppelin Contracts, SDK, and Defender.
• Best practices for secure smart contract development.
• Tutorials on integrating OpenZeppelin tools with DApps.
• Regularly updated with the latest security features.
• Website: OpenZeppelin Documentation

• Functions declared with view or pure keywords do not modify the blockchain state and therefore do not consume gas when called externally (only when called by other contracts).
• Example: Use view functions for read-only operations, such as retrieving data from a contract.

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In this tutorial, we covered the basics of building a decentralized application (DApp) with smart contracts on the Ethereum blockchain. You learned how to set up a development environment, write and deploy a smart contract, and create a front-end interface to interact with it. This DApp is just the beginning—there's much more to explore in the world of decentralized applications, from scaling solutions to integrating with off-chain data sources.

As you continue your journey into DApp development, you can experiment with more advanced features, build more complex applications, and even deploy them on the main Ethereum network. The potential of DApps is vast, and by mastering these foundational skills, you are well on your way to becoming a proficient blockchain developer.