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Deployment to Testnets & Mainnet

Understand the process of deploying your DApps to public testnets for final testing and ultimately to the Ethereum mainnet.

What is DApp Deployment?

Welcome! Today, we'll learn about deploying Decentralized Applications (DApps). Deployment is the process of publishing your smart contracts and associated front-end code to a blockchain network.

It's a crucial step that makes your DApp accessible to users worldwide. Without deployment, your DApp remains just code on your computer.

Why Deploy to Testnets First?

Before launching your DApp to the world, it's vital to test it thoroughly. This is where testnets come in!

  • Testnets are separate blockchain networks that mimic the main Ethereum network.
  • They use 'test Ether' (fake currency) for transactions, so you can test without risking real funds.
  • This allows developers to find and fix bugs, ensuring the DApp works as expected.

All lessons in this course

  1. Unit and E2E Testing
  2. Hardhat & Truffle Frameworks
  3. Performance Testing APIs
  4. Unit Testing Smart Contracts
  5. Dockerization and Kubernetes
  6. Deployment to Testnets & Mainnet
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