From 5f1354da388959462aebefac3485e9fccf6e8cc9 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: Jim O'Quinn Date: Mon, 19 May 2025 00:43:02 -0600 Subject: [PATCH] Update set-up-your-environment.md Truffle (and Ganache) were sunset on Feb 26, 2024 and the recommendation is to migrate to Hardhat (https://consensys.io/blog/consensys-announces-the-sunset-of-truffle-and-ganache-and-new-hardhat). From the Brownie docs and README: Brownie is no longer actively maintained. Future releases may come sporadically - or never at all. Check out Ape Framework for all your python Ethereum development needs. (https://eth-brownie.readthedocs.io/en/stable/). I cannot vouch for Ape Framework as I've never used it, simply going with the recommendation given by the Brownie devs. --- builders/web3-development/set-up-your-environment.md | 7 +++---- 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+), 4 deletions(-) diff --git a/builders/web3-development/set-up-your-environment.md b/builders/web3-development/set-up-your-environment.md index 47b3aed..bf7f451 100644 --- a/builders/web3-development/set-up-your-environment.md +++ b/builders/web3-development/set-up-your-environment.md @@ -4,7 +4,7 @@ Setting up your development environment for IoTeX involves choosing the right Web3 tools and frameworks to streamline your workflow. -Popular options include [Hardhat](https://hardhat.org/), [Truffle](https://www.trufflesuite.com/), and [Brownie](https://eth-brownie.readthedocs.io/en/stable/). These frameworks offer robust Dapp testing, deployment, and debugging capabilities. Once you are ready to deploy your smart contracts to the testnet or mainnet, you simply need to change the RPC endpoint in your tools configuration. +Popular options include [Hardhat](https://hardhat.org/), [Foundry (Forge)](https://getfoundry.sh/), and [ApeFramework](https://www.apeworx.io/framework/). These frameworks offer robust Dapp testing, deployment, and debugging capabilities. Once you are ready to deploy your smart contracts to the testnet or mainnet, you simply need to change the RPC endpoint in your tools configuration. [→ See IoTeX RPC Endpoints (full-node)](rpc-endpoints.md) @@ -19,9 +19,8 @@ For detailed tutorials and guides on building and deploying smart contracts on I ## Development Frameworks 1. [**Hardhat**](https://hardhat.org/): A flexible and extensible framework that helps developers compile, deploy, test, and debug their Ethereum software. -2. [**Truffle**](https://www.trufflesuite.com/): A development environment, testing framework, and asset pipeline for Ethereum, aimed at making life as an Ethereum developer easier. -3. [**Brownie**](https://eth-brownie.readthedocs.io/en/stable/): A Python-based development and testing framework for smart contracts targeting the Ethereum Virtual Machine (EVM). -4. [**Foundry (Forge)**](https://getfoundry.sh/): A fast, portable, and modular toolkit for Ethereum application development. Forge is the command-line tool for Foundry, providing robust smart contract development and testing capabilities. +2. [**ApeFramework**](https://www.apeworx.io/framework/): Ape Framework is an easy-to-use Web3 development tool. Users can compile, test, and interact with smart contracts all in one command line session. Ape supports multiple contract languages and chains. +3. [**Foundry (Forge)**](https://getfoundry.sh/): A fast, portable, and modular toolkit for Ethereum application development. Forge is the command-line tool for Foundry, providing robust smart contract development and testing capabilities. ## Integrated Development Environments (IDEs)