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Node.js-based CLI and scripting environment

Hardhat Network simulates Ethereum blockchain locally

Artifacts folder stores compiled contracts and ABIs

Plugins extend functionality (ethers.js, gas reporter, etc.)

Tasks define reusable command-line operations

Hardhat scripts -> Node.js execution

Solidity contracts compiled -> artifacts

Transactions simulated/executed on Hardhat Network

Tasks define CLI operations

Plugins extend core functionality and logging

Plugin-based modular architecture

Task-driven scripting

Local network simulation

Artifact-based contract management

Integration with frontend/backends

DeFi protocol testing and deployment

NFT marketplace development

Automated smart contract pipelines

Transaction monitoring and alerting

Frontend-backend DApp integration

Plugin-based extensibility

Fast local blockchain simulation

Integration with JS/TS frontends

Automated testing and scripting

Flexible configuration and task management

Use forked networks for realistic testing

Automate batch deployments and testing

Leverage plugins for gas and performance reporting

Modularize scripts for complex projects

Integrate with CI/CD pipelines for scalable workflow

Convert Truffle scripts to Hardhat tasks

Adjust deployment scripts for Hardhat Network

Update plugin integrations

Test contracts on Hardhat Network before mainnet

Integrate frontend via ethers.js or web3.js