Getting Started
Development on the NEAR platform happens in two main categories:
- Smart contracts (back-end)
- Applications (front-end)
Essential Resources
Here's a quick overview of essential resources you will use when developing on NEAR.
| Name | Description |
|---|---|
| Example Projects | |
| NEAR Examples | Basic example apps built on NEAR that you can clone and explore. |
| Tools | |
| NEAR Wallet | Create and manage accounts & access keys |
| NEAR Explorer | View and inspect transactions taking place on the blockchain |
| NEAR CLI | Command line interface tool to interact with accounts and smart contracts on NEAR |
| Libraries | |
| NEAR-API-JS | JavaScript library to interact with accounts and smart contracts on NEAR |
| NEAR-SDK-AS | SDK used for developing smart contracts in AssemblyScript |
| NEAR-SDK-RS | SDK used for developing smart contracts in Rust |
| NEARUP | For running a local instance of NEAR |
Introductory Workshops
Here are two short introductory workshops (60-90min) for those looking for a more in-depth intro to developing on NEAR.
NEAR 101
[ This workshop ] is designed for traditional web 2.0 developers new to creating decentralized applications. ( 90 min ) Also, If you're new to NEAR or blockchain in general, be sure to check out "New to NEAR".
NEAR 102
[ This workshop ] is designed for Ethereum developers looking to get started developing on NEAR. ( 60 min )
CREATE-NEAR-APP
With
create-near-app, you can launch a full-stack "Hello World" app in under five minutes! Try it out by running the following in your terminal (Requires Node.js):
npx create-near-app your-awesome-project
Heads Up!The command above defaults to a Vanilla JavaScript front-end and an AssemblyScript smart contract. You can also choose to use React for your front end and/or Rust for your smart contract.
--frontend=react– to use React for your front end template--contract=rust– to use Rust for your smart contract