Learn ANCHOR with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 24, 2025
Performance Notes
Local validator is faster for testing than devnet/mainnet
Parallel tests can speed up program verification
Solana network fees (lamports) can impact repeated deployments
IDL reduces runtime client errors and improves efficiency
Optimized account layouts reduce compute budget usage
Security Notes
Validate accounts and PDA derivations
Never hardcode private keys in client scripts
Audit program logic before mainnet deployment
Monitor transaction logs for unexpected states
Follow Solana program best practices for security
Monitoring Analytics
Monitor transaction success/failures
Track account state changes
Log compute unit usage for programs
Audit program migrations
Visualize testing and deployment metrics
Code Quality
Follow Rust coding best practices
Use macros for boilerplate reduction
Document program logic and accounts
Maintain test coverage for instructions
Validate programs on local validator before mainnet