Learn HARDHAT with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Practical Examples
ERC20/ERC721 token deployment
DeFi protocol contract testing
NFT marketplace simulation
Automated contract interaction scripts
Transaction tracing and debugging
Troubleshooting
Check Solidity compiler version
Verify Hardhat network connection
Resolve plugin version conflicts
Debug using `console.log` in contracts
Monitor transaction simulation in Hardhat Network
Testing Guide
Run local Hardhat Network for testing
Write unit tests in test/ folder
Use Mocha/Chai assertions
Fork mainnet for realistic contract state testing
Check transaction events and logs
Deployment Options
Local Hardhat Network for development
Testnet deployment via deployment scripts
Mainnet deployment using Hardhat tasks
Automated CI/CD scripts
Plugin-assisted verification on Etherscan
Tools Ecosystem
Hardhat CLI
Hardhat Network
Ethers.js and Web3.js integration
Waffle for testing
Gas reporter and plugin ecosystem
Integrations
Ethereum mainnet and testnets
EVM-compatible chains (Polygon, BSC, Avalanche)
JS/TS frontend frameworks
Continuous integration pipelines
DeFi, NFT, and DApp projects
Productivity Tips
Use Hardhat tasks to automate repetitive work
Fork mainnet for realistic testing
Combine plugins for gas and verification reporting
Modularize scripts and tests
Leverage console logging for debugging contracts
Challenges
Handling plugin conflicts
Managing network configurations
Debugging complex contract interactions
Gas optimization in local network
Ensuring mainnet compatibility from local tests