# π DApp Development
Welcome to the NULS AI DApp Development documentation! This section provides comprehensive guides for developers who want to build decentralized applications (DApps) and smart contracts on the NULS AI blockchain platform.
# π― What You'll Learn
The DApp Development documentation covers everything from smart contract development to full-stack DApp creation, helping you build powerful decentralized applications on the NULS AI platform.
# π Quick Start
# For New Developers
If you're new to DApp development, start with these essential guides:
- Smart Contract Development - Learn the fundamentals of smart contract development
- Advanced Development - Master advanced development techniques
- Development Tools - Set up your development environment
# For Experienced Developers
If you're already familiar with blockchain development:
- NRC-20 Tokens - Create fungible tokens
- NRC-721 NFTs - Build non-fungible tokens
- Advanced Patterns - Learn advanced development patterns
# π Development Categories
# π Smart Contracts
Core smart contract development guides:
- Smart Contract Development - Complete guide to smart contract development
- Advanced Development - Advanced development techniques and patterns
- Development Tools - Tools and frameworks for development
# πͺ Token Standards
Standard token implementations:
- NRC-20 Tokens - Fungible token standard implementation
- NRC-721 NFTs - Non-fungible token standard implementation
- Custom Tokens - Building custom token standards
# π§ Development Tools
Tools and frameworks for DApp development:
- Development Environment - Setting up your development environment
- Testing Framework - Smart contract testing
- Deployment Tools - Contract deployment and management
# π― Developer Roles
# π¨βπ» Smart Contract Developers
Focus: Smart contract development and optimization
- Start with Smart Contract Development
- Learn Advanced Development
- Master NRC-20 Tokens and NRC-721 NFTs
# π Full-Stack Developers
Focus: Complete DApp development
- Begin with Development Tools
- Study Frontend Integration
- Explore Backend Services
# π¬ Protocol Developers
Focus: Protocol and standard development
- Learn Custom Tokens
- Understand Protocol Design
- Master Advanced Patterns
# π§ Development Stack
# Core Technologies
- NULS Smart Contracts - Native smart contract platform
- NULS SDK - Official SDK for multiple languages
- Development Tools - Comprehensive development toolkit
# Frontend Technologies
- Web3.js - JavaScript library for blockchain interaction
- React/Vue.js - Popular frontend frameworks
- Mobile SDKs - Native mobile development support
# Backend Technologies
- Node.js - Server-side JavaScript runtime
- Python SDK - Python development support
- Java SDK - Enterprise Java development
# π Learning Path
# Beginner Path (2-4 weeks)
Week 1-2: Smart contract basics
- Read Smart Contract Development
- Set up Development Tools
- Practice basic contract development
Week 3-4: Token development
- Learn NRC-20 Tokens
- Master NRC-721 NFTs
- Build your first tokens
# Intermediate Path (1-2 months)
Month 1: Advanced development
- Study Advanced Development
- Learn Custom Tokens
- Master testing and deployment
Month 2: Full-stack development
- Build complete DApps
- Integrate frontend and backend
- Deploy to production
# Advanced Path (2-3 months)
Month 1-2: Protocol development
- Design custom protocols
- Implement advanced patterns
- Optimize for performance
Month 3: Production deployment
- Security auditing
- Performance optimization
- Production deployment
# π οΈ Common Development Tasks
# Quick Reference
- Create Smart Contract - How to create a new smart contract
- Deploy Contract - How to deploy contracts to the network
- Create Token - How to create NRC-20 tokens
- Build NFT - How to create NRC-721 NFTs
# Development Patterns
- Token Standards - Standard token implementations
- Access Control - Role-based access control
- Upgradeable Contracts - Upgradeable contract patterns
- Gas Optimization - Gas optimization techniques
# π Development Reference
# Smart Contract Features
- Account Management - Account creation and management
- Transaction Processing - Transaction creation and validation
- State Management - Contract state management
- Event System - Event emission and handling
# Development Tools
- IDE Integration - IDE plugins and extensions
- Debugging Tools - Smart contract debugging
- Testing Frameworks - Unit and integration testing
- Deployment Scripts - Automated deployment
# π Development Best Practices
# Security Best Practices
- Input Validation - Comprehensive input validation
- Access Control - Proper access control mechanisms
- Reentrancy Protection - Protection against reentrancy attacks
- Audit Guidelines - Security audit guidelines
# Performance Optimization
- Gas Optimization - Minimizing gas costs
- Storage Optimization - Efficient storage usage
- Computation Optimization - Optimizing computations
- Batch Operations - Batch processing techniques
# Code Quality
- Code Standards - Coding standards and conventions
- Documentation - Code documentation best practices
- Testing - Comprehensive testing strategies
- Version Control - Git workflow and best practices
# π Security & Auditing
# Security Features
- Static Analysis - Automated security analysis
- Dynamic Testing - Runtime security testing
- Formal Verification - Mathematical verification
- Audit Reports - Security audit reports
# Auditing Process
- Code Review - Manual code review process
- Automated Testing - Automated security testing
- Penetration Testing - Security penetration testing
- Audit Reports - Comprehensive audit reports
# π Getting Help
# Developer Support
- Documentation: Complete development documentation
- Code Examples: Sample code and examples
- Tutorials: Step-by-step tutorials
# Community Support
- Developer Forum: https://forum.nuls.io (opens new window)
- GitHub Issues: Report development problems
- Discord: Real-time developer support
# Enterprise Support
- Technical Support: Dedicated support for enterprise developers
- Custom Development: Help with custom development
- Training: Development training and workshops
# π Development Updates
# Latest Features
- New Standards - Latest token standards
- Tool Updates - Development tool updates
- Best Practices - Updated development best practices
# Migration Guides
- Version Migration - How to upgrade to new versions
- Breaking Changes - Important changes that may affect your code
- Deprecation Notices - Deprecated features and alternatives