Learn ANCHOR with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 24, 2025
Learning Path
Learn Rust programming basics
Understand Solana accounts, PDAs, and transactions
Practice Anchor CLI and project workflow
Write automated tests using local validator
Deploy and interact with programs on devnet/mainnet
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Anchor project setup and local validator testing
Week 2: Write and test simple token programs
Week 3: Learn PDAs, accounts, and error handling
Week 4: Deploy NFT or DeFi programs to devnet
Week 5: Integrate with TypeScript/React frontends using IDL
Interview Questions
What is Anchor and why is it used?
Explain the purpose of IDL in Anchor
How do you deploy a Solana program using Anchor?
Describe account and PDA management in Anchor
Compare Anchor with other Solana or Ethereum development tools
Cheat Sheet
anchor init = create new project
anchor build = compile program
anchor test = run program tests
anchor deploy = deploy program to cluster
anchor upgrade = upgrade deployed program
Books
Mastering Solana Development with Anchor
Hands-On Solana Smart Contracts with Rust
Building DeFi dApps on Solana with Anchor
NFT Projects on Solana with Anchor
Solana Program Testing and Deployment Guide
Tutorials
Anchor official tutorials
Deploy Solana token programs with Anchor
NFT minting and marketplace tutorials
Testing Solana programs with local validator
TypeScript client integration with IDL examples
Official Docs
https://project-serum.github.io/anchor/
https://github.com/coral-xyz/anchor
Community Links
Anchor GitHub repository
Solana Discord/Anchor channels
Solana StackExchange
Rust blockchain developer forums
Solana DeFi/NFT developer communities
Community Support
Anchor GitHub repository
Solana Discord and Anchor channels
Solana StackExchange
Rust blockchain developer forums
Solana DeFi/NFT developer communities