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 -vHardhat targets Node.js LTS releases, so avoid odd-numbered experimental versions.
node -v
npm -vCreating 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 -yThis package.json will track Hardhat and your other dev dependencies.
mkdir my-dapp
cd my-dapp
npm init -yInstalling Hardhat
Install Hardhat as a dev dependency so it is not bundled into production:
npm install --save-dev hardhatInstalling locally (not globally) pins the exact version per project, which keeps builds reproducible across machines and CI.
npm install --save-dev hardhatScaffolding a Project
Run the Hardhat init wizard to scaffold a starter project:
npx hardhat initYou can choose a JavaScript or TypeScript project, or an empty config. The wizard creates sample contracts, tests, and a config file.
npx hardhat initProject 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/andcache/— 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-toolboxnpm install --save-dev @nomicfoundation/hardhat-toolboxRunning Hardhat Tasks
Hardhat exposes its functionality through tasks. List all available tasks with:
npx hardhatCommon built-in tasks include compile, test, node, and clean. You always run them via npx to use the local install.
npx hardhatA 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
.envKeeping .env ignored protects secrets like private keys and RPC URLs from leaking into version control.
node_modules
artifacts
cache
.envQuick 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 initscaffolds contracts, scripts, tests, and config.hardhat.config.jsdefines Solidity version, networks, and plugins.- The Toolbox bundles ethers, Chai matchers, gas reporting, and verification.
- Ignore
node_modules,artifacts,cache, and.envin 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?
搭建项目骨架 你通过在浏览器中直接运行的动手代码来练习 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals,全天候 AI 导师会在你学习这节课的过程中回答你的问题。
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?
能。每节 Web3 & DApp Development Fundamentals 课都包含内置代码编辑器,你可以在浏览器中直接编写并运行真实代码,并获得即时 AI 反馈 — 无需本地设置。