Learn HARDHAT with Real Code Examples

Install Node.js 16+

Initialize project with `npm init`

Install Hardhat via `npm install --save-dev hardhat`

Run `npx hardhat` to create project structure

Verify compilation and sample script execution

Install Node.js 16+

Initialize project with npm

Install Hardhat and dependencies

Configure network settings in hardhat.config.js

Verify compilation and run sample deployment script

hardhat.config.js - main configuration

package.json - project dependencies

scripts/ - deployment and interaction scripts

test/ - unit and integration tests

artifacts/ - compiled contracts

.env - secrets and keys

npx hardhat -> interact with Hardhat CLI

npx hardhat compile -> compile contracts

npx hardhat test -> run tests

npx hardhat node -> start local Hardhat Network

npx hardhat run scripts/deploy.js -> deploy contracts

Docs primarily in English

Community translations emerging

Plugins may provide multi-language support

Used globally for Ethereum projects

Compatible with Unicode contract metadata

Requires JS/TS knowledge

Supported on multiple OS platforms

Well-documented with tutorials

Community support via Discord, GitHub

Easy integration with other tools in JS ecosystem

Not directly handled

Integrate with frontend frameworks for visualization

Render transaction or contract state

Console outputs for debugging

Plugins can extend reporting features

Contract state managed on Hardhat Network or Ethereum

Local blockchain reset on network restart

Read/write operations via scripts

Simulate multi-user transactions

Monitor event logs and artifacts

Artifacts store compiled contracts and ABI

Script parameters manage deployment and interaction

Transaction receipts logged for verification

Plugin data for gas and performance metrics

Forked mainnet preserves real state for testing