Tools, libraries, and frameworks
There are various tools and libraries available for Ethereum. The most common ones are discussed here. In this section, we will first install the prerequisites that are required for developing applications for Ethereum.
Node.js
Node.js is a popular development platform for executing JavaScript code primarily on the backend server side; however, it can also be used for frontends.
As Node.js is required for most of the tools and libraries, we recommend installing it first. Node.js can be installed for your operating system by following the instructions on the official website: https://nodejs.org/en/
Ganache
At times, it is not possible to test on the testnet, and the mainnet is obviously not a place to test contracts. A private network can be time-consuming to set up at times. Ganache is a simulated personal blockchain with a command-line interface or a user-friendly GUI to view transactions, blocks, and relevant details. This is...