Overview

Remix Project is a comprehensive smart contract development toolset that includes Remix IDE, Remix Plugin Engine, and Remix Libraries. Remix IDE is the primary tool used for contract development and is suitable for users of any knowledge level. It offers a fast development cycle and a wide range of plugins with intuitive GUIs. Remix Libraries are essential for Remix IDE’s native plugins and provide low-level tools for broader use. Overall, Remix Project aims to streamline the smart contract development process and provide developers with a powerful and user-friendly environment.

Features

• Remix IDE: A comprehensive smart contract development tool with a fast development cycle and a rich set of plugins.
• Remix Plugin Engine: Allows developers to create and integrate their own plugins into the Remix IDE.
• Remix Libraries: Low-level tools that are essential for Remix IDE’s native plugins and can be used for wider purposes.
• Offline Usage: The gh-pages branch of remix-live offers the latest stable build of Remix, which can be downloaded and used offline.

Installation

To set up the Remix Project, follow these steps:

1. Install Yarn and Node.js. Refer to the NodeJs and Yarn installation guide for instructions.
2. Install Nx CLI globally to enable running nx executable commands.
3. Clone the GitHub repository and navigate to the project directory.
4. Install the project dependencies using the command yarn install.
5. Build the Remix libraries with yarn run build:libs.
6. Build the Remix project with yarn build.
7. Build and run the project server with yarn serve or yarn serve:hot for hot module reload.
8. Open http://127.0.0.1:8080 in your browser to access the Remix IDE locally.
9. Start developing in your preferred text editor. The browser will automatically refresh when files are saved.

For production build, use the following instructions:

1. Generate react production builds for the Remix project using yarn build.
2. The production build will be served by default at http://localhost:8080/ or http://127.0.0.1:8080/.

To run Remix Project with Docker, ensure you have Docker and Docker Compose installed. Then, follow these steps:

1. To run the latest changes from the master branch, use the command:

   docker run
   

2. To run the latest remix-live release, use the following command:

   docker run
   

3. To run the project locally without building, use the docker-compose.yaml file and run:

   docker-compose up -d
   

Access your Remix instance at http://localhost:8080 after running the Docker commands.

To troubleshoot any issues during the setup process, ensure that you have the correct versions of Node.js, npm, and nvm installed. Also, verify that Nx CLI is installed globally.

Summary

Remix Project is a powerful and comprehensive toolset for smart contract development. Its core component, Remix IDE, provides developers with a fast and intuitive environment for developing and testing smart contracts. The Remix Plugin Engine allows for easy integration of custom plugins, enhancing the IDE’s functionality. Remix Libraries offer low-level tools and support for the IDE’s native plugins. By providing offline usage and clear installation instructions, Remix Project aims to facilitate the smart contract development process for developers of all levels.