truffle

TLDR

Initialize project

$ truffle init

Compile contracts

$ truffle compile

Run migrations

$ truffle migrate

Run tests

$ truffle test

Start console

$ truffle console

Deploy to network

$ truffle migrate --network [mainnet]

Start development blockchain

$ truffle develop

Create contract

$ truffle create contract [ContractName]

SYNOPSIS

truffle command [--network network] [options]

truffle develops Ethereum smart contracts. It provides complete development workflow.
Compilation converts Solidity to bytecode. Artifacts contain ABI and bytecode.
Migrations deploy contracts. Scripts run in order.
Testing verifies contract behavior. JavaScript and Solidity tests.
Development blockchain runs locally. Instant transactions, no gas costs.
Console interacts with contracts. Call functions directly.

PARAMETERS

init

Initialize project.

compile

Compile contracts.

migrate

Deploy contracts.

test

Run tests.

console

Interactive console.

develop

Local blockchain.

create TYPE NAME

Generate component.

--network NAME

Target network.

--reset

Reset migrations.

CAVEATS

Requires Node.js. Ethereum knowledge needed. Gas costs on mainnet.

HISTORY

Truffle was created by ConsenSys for Ethereum development. It became the standard framework before Hardhat gained popularity.