Blockchain Development Programming Tutorials, Guides & Best Practices

• Description: A static analysis tool for Solidity smart contracts, focused on security.
• Key Features:
• Detects security vulnerabilities and best practice violations.
• Integrates with CI/CD pipelines for continuous security testing.
• Provides detailed analysis and recommendations.
• Compatible with all Solidity versions.
• Website: Slither

• Description: A scalable API and development suite for connecting to the Ethereum blockchain.
• Key Features:
• Provides reliable access to Ethereum and IPFS without needing to run your own nodes.
• Supports various Ethereum networks, including mainnet and testnets.
• Provides WebSocket and HTTP APIs for interacting with the blockchain.
• Integrates seamlessly with Truffle, Hardhat, and other frameworks.
• Website: Infura

You’ll notice that calling the set function will require gas (a small amount of Ether) to execute, whereas calling the get function is free as it’s a view function.

Writing smart contracts requires attention to detail, especially when it comes to security and efficiency. Here are some best practices: