Problem: currently, quickly prototype and test applications on Cardano before deploying them to the mainnet is hard.
Solution: We will build “Ganache”, a suite of open source tooling that will allow to setting up a local blockchain environment to run tests and experiments to develop Cardano applications, debug transactions and smart contracts. And remember: Open Source means accesible for everyone.
Details:
- We’ll build tooling that allow in a easy way, setting up a local Cardano network with Yaci DevKit for proving use cases, as well as for local and CI testing.
- On top of that, we’ll build additional features such as IDE integrations and project bootstrapping templates. With these additional capabilities, we will enhance the version that the Cardano Foundation is building for its business clients.
- In summary, you will be able to use Ganache across the entire development cycle, enabling you to develop, deploy, and test your dApps in a safe and deterministic environment.
- Ganache will not only serve as an entry point to the Cardano ecosystem but also become the Cardano equivalent of “Hardhat”.
- Ganache will be a go-to solution for builders on Cardano.
Links of interest:
Catalyst proposal: https://cardano.ideascale.com/c/cardano/idea/130825
Yaci DevKit: https://meshjs.dev/yaci
Hardhat: https://hardhat.org/
