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设置 Hardhat

搭建项目骨架

设置 Hardhat 是 CoddyKit 上的免费 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 课时。 这是第 1 节课,共 4 节。 你可以在下方免费阅读本课时的完整内容 — 然后在浏览器中使用内置代码编辑器和全天候 AI 导师进行实践。 这是 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 学习路径的一部分,你的进度在网页和 CoddyKit 应用中同步。 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 课程共包含 4 节课。

本课时的部分内容尚未翻译,以英文显示。

What Is Hardhat

Hardhat is a development environment for Ethereum that helps you compile, test, deploy, and debug smart contracts.

  • Written in JavaScript/TypeScript and run with Node.js.
  • Ships with a built-in local Ethereum network.
  • Has a rich plugin ecosystem (ethers, waffle, gas reporter).

It is the most popular alternative to Truffle and Foundry for JS-centric teams.

Prerequisites

Before installing Hardhat you need Node.js (LTS recommended) and a package manager such as npm or yarn.

Check your versions to make sure the toolchain is ready:

node -v npm -v

Hardhat targets Node.js LTS releases, so avoid odd-numbered experimental versions.

node -v
npm -v

Creating a Project Folder

Each Hardhat project lives in its own directory with a local package.json. Start by creating and initializing the folder:

mkdir my-dapp cd my-dapp npm init -y

This package.json will track Hardhat and your other dev dependencies.

mkdir my-dapp
cd my-dapp
npm init -y

Installing Hardhat

Install Hardhat as a dev dependency so it is not bundled into production:

npm install --save-dev hardhat

Installing locally (not globally) pins the exact version per project, which keeps builds reproducible across machines and CI.

npm install --save-dev hardhat

Scaffolding a Project

Run the Hardhat init wizard to scaffold a starter project:

npx hardhat init

You can choose a JavaScript or TypeScript project, or an empty config. The wizard creates sample contracts, tests, and a config file.

npx hardhat init

Project Structure

A typical Hardhat project layout looks like this:

  • contracts/ — your Solidity source files.
  • scripts/ — deployment and automation scripts.
  • test/ — Mocha/Chai test files.
  • hardhat.config.js — central configuration.
  • artifacts/ and cache/ — generated build output.

The Config File

The hardhat.config.js file is the heart of your setup. A minimal config just exports the Solidity version:

require("@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox"); module.exports = { solidity: "0.8.24", };

You will later extend it with networks, plugins, and compiler settings.

require("@nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox");

module.exports = {
  solidity: "0.8.24",
};

The Hardhat Toolbox

The Hardhat Toolbox bundles the most common plugins in one package:

  • ethers.js integration.
  • Chai matchers for assertions.
  • Gas reporter and coverage.
  • Etherscan verification.
npm install --save-dev @nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox
npm install --save-dev @nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolbox

Running Hardhat Tasks

Hardhat exposes its functionality through tasks. List all available tasks with:

npx hardhat

Common built-in tasks include compile, test, node, and clean. You always run them via npx to use the local install.

npx hardhat

A First Contract

Add a simple contract under contracts/Greeter.sol:

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT pragma solidity ^0.8.24; contract Greeter { string public greeting = "Hello, Hardhat"; }

The public state variable automatically gets a getter you can call after deployment.

// SPDX-License-Identifier: MIT
pragma solidity ^0.8.24;

contract Greeter {
    string public greeting = "Hello, Hardhat";
}

Git and Ignore Rules

Generated folders should not be committed. Create a .gitignore:

node_modules artifacts cache .env

Keeping .env ignored protects secrets like private keys and RPC URLs from leaking into version control.

node_modules
artifacts
cache
.env

Quick Check

Test your understanding of Hardhat project setup.

Recap

You set up a Hardhat project from scratch.

  • Hardhat is a Node.js-based Ethereum dev environment.
  • npx hardhat init scaffolds contracts, scripts, tests, and config.
  • hardhat.config.js defines Solidity version, networks, and plugins.
  • The Toolbox bundles ethers, Chai matchers, gas reporting, and verification.
  • Ignore node_modules, artifacts, cache, and .env in Git.

常见问题解答

「设置 Hardhat」课时是免费的吗?

是的 — 「设置 Hardhat」的完整文本可在网页上免费阅读。要进行交互式练习(内置代码编辑器和全天候 AI 导师)并解锁 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 课程的其余内容,请升级到 CoddyKit PRO。 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 课程共包含 4 节课。

「设置 Hardhat」这节课中我会学到什么?

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学习 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 需要有经验吗?

无需任何先前经验。CoddyKit 上的 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 课程适合初学者到高级学习者,你可以从这里开始或从头开始,按照自己的节奏学习。 这是第 1 节课,共 4 节。

「设置 Hardhat」课时需要多长时间?

大多数 CoddyKit 课程大约需要 5–10 分钟。每节课都很精短且互动,所以你能稳步进步,并在网页和应用中从离开的地方继续。

我能在这节 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 课中编写并运行代码吗?

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