Remix
About
Remix Project is a robust set of tools for developing, deploying, and verifying Ethereum smart contracts. It caters to all skill levels, from beginners to advanced developers, and serves as an educational platform for learning and experimenting with Ethereum.
Initialization
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To get started with Remix, visit the Remix IDE.
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Under Featured Plugins, choose Solidity.
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Create a Smart Contract: In the File Explorer, click "+" and input your smart contract. You can use the sample contract below:
// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.17;
contract HelloWorld {
string public greet = "Hello World!";
}
- Navigate to the Compile sidebar option and click Compile.
Deployment
After writing and compiling your smart contract in Remix:
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Change Environment: In the ENVIRONMENT dropdown, switch to "Injected Provider".
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Connect to MetaMask: This will prompt MetaMask. Press connect in MetaMask to allow Remix access.
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Configure Network: Add your network to MetaMask using parameters from your Caldera Chain:
- Network Name
- New RPC URL
- Chain ID
- Currency Symbol
- Block Explorer URL
- Lastly you will need to pick the contract you wish to deploy, insert the constructor parameters in the interface and click deploy. This will open a Metamask prompt, from which you simply follow the instructions.