Hardhat Overview

Hardhat is an Ethereum development environment designed for professionals. It's primarily used in the development of smart contracts for the Ethereum blockchain.

Key features of Hardhat

1. Local Ethereum Network: It provides a local blockchain environment, allowing developers to deploy contracts, run tests, and debug their code.

2. Automated Testing: Hardhat facilitates automated testing of smart contracts, which is crucial for ensuring their reliability and security.

3. Debugging: It includes a robust debugging tool that helps developers identify and fix issues in their smart contracts.

4. Hardhat Runtime Environment (HRE): This is injected into the project's scripts and provides access to Hardhat's functionality and plugins.

5. Extensible Through Plugins: Developers can extend Hardhat's capabilities through a wide range of plugins.

6. Network Management: It allows for seamless interaction with public and private networks, making deployment processes efficient.

7. Ethers.js and Waffle Integration: These integrations provide a set of utilities for writing and testing smart contracts.

Install

npm install --save-dev hardhat

More info

• Setting up Hardhat for Rootstock Testnet
• Hardhat Documentation
• Github Repo