Developer Blog
Sample code, how-tos, and news from the Algorand developer community
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Developer Preview of Conduit
Developer preview release of Conduit, a new, powerful, and flexible way to access Algorand chain data.
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AVM 8 New Features
This post explains some of the new opcodes available to the Algorand Virtual Machine(AVM).
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Smart Contract Storage: Boxes
An overview of Smart Contract storage mechanisms, and technical details for how to use boxes.
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Usage and Best Practices for Randomness Beacon
This article describes using the randomness beacon
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Algorand Boosts Performance 5x in Latest Upgrade
Exploring Algorand's Latest Performance Upgrade
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AVM 7 New Features
This article summarizes the new features available in the Algorand Virtual Machine (AVM) version 7.
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Randomness on Algorand
Explaining the new randomness capabilities on Algorand.
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Using WalletConnect with Reach in an RSVP system
When running an event, the organizer typically requires attendees to RSVP. However, typically there is a high no-show number for free events. So, the admin may charge a fee for the RSVP and reimburse upon check-in. No-shows loose the fee to the organizer.
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Why is Sandbox Indispensable for Building dApps?
Are you struggling to figure out what tools to use when developing dApps? Look no further. Learn why Sandbox should be the go-to developer tool when building dApps.
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Hello Beaker
Introducing a framework for Smart Contract development on Algorand
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Prove your Skills with Algorand Code Challenges
The Algorand Developer Portal has a new way to learn how to become an Algorand developer: Challenges.
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Run Algorand Indexer using Azure Portal
This tutorial is a step by step guide on how to deploy and run an Algorand Indexer on Microsoft Azure using Azure Portal
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Automated testing for Algorand smart contracts - Part 1
A three part series on automated testing for your TEAL smart contracts
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Introducing Algod Node UI
This article announces the release of a Node UI for Algorand
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Improved Contract Debugging
This article summarizes changes recently made to the SDKs to support the dryrun REST endpoint and how this can be used to debug Algorand smart contracts.
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Hash Map Design Pattern
This article describes the Hash Map design pattern for building key-value associations onchain
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Using a Smart Contract to Spawn Additional Smart Contracts
This article explains spawning child smart contracts from a parent contract using inner transactions.
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Algorand Unlimited Assets and Smart Contracts
This article details the changes made to both the Algorand Algod (3.5.1) and Indexer (2.10.0) processes. This includes removing limits on Assets and Contracts that can be created or optioned into.
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Contract to Contract calls and an ABI come to Algorand
This article summarizes many of the features available within the Algorand Virtual Machine (AVM) 1.1 Release.
Tutorials
Step-by-step guides by language and level
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Beginner · 15 minutes or less
Algo Builder: Intro to the Web Package
This tutorial is to demonstrate [`pipeline-ui`](https://github.com/scale-it/algo-builder-templates/tree/master/pipeline-ui) and [`AlgoSigner`](https://www.purestake.com/technology/algosigner/) in webapp using [`@algo-builder/web`](https://github.com/scale
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Beginner · 30 minutes
Creating an Algorand Node on Microsoft Azure
In this tutorial we will create an Algorand node on Microsoft Azure.
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Beginner · 30 minutes
Siam - Managing Global Application State
With Siam, you can operate a small key-value store on the Algorand blockchain with minimal configuration. You can start publishing real-world data to the blockchain and write your own oracle.
Solutions
Code-based ideas and prototypes
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NFT Drop Created with Reach
An overview of the development of the Reach NFT Drop Dapp
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Vue.js Multi Wallet Widget
Vue.js component to manage web wallets: Pera, AlgoSigner and MyAlgo
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How does an Extendable DAO work?
An Extendable DAO allows for an eager community to build upon the DAO, adding new functionality and activating it by voting.
Articles
Developer news and technical overviews