Why and how we created a Web IDE for Hedera Hashgraph
When starting Hedera development, the problem faced was the absence of a Web IDE that helped deploy the contract and perform functional testing.
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Why do you need a Web IDE for Hedera?
- Convenience: Accessible from any device with an internet connection makes it easy for developers to work from anywhere.
- Collaboration: Many web IDEs include collaboration features, allowing multiple developers to work on the same project simultaneously.
- Integrated tools: Web IDEs often include a range of integrated tools, such as version control systems, code editors, and debugging tools, making it easier for developers to manage their projects.
- Customization: Web IDEs can often be customized to suit the needs of individual developers or teams, allowing them to tailor the tool to their specific workflow.
How I created a Web IDE for Hedera Hashgraph?
After prolonged research, it was realized that Remix could be used as an IDE for Hedera after tweaking it a bit. Ethereum Remix is a web-based development environment that allows developers to write, test, and deploy Ethereum smart contracts. It is an open-source tool built on the Remix IDE, a browser-based platform for writing and debugging Solidity contracts.
HashMix IDE is an open-source web IDE forked from Remix. It fosters a fast development cycle and has a rich set of plugins with intuitive GUIs. HashMix can be used for the entire journey of contract development with Solidity language and as a playground for learning and teaching Hedera.
