Election - DApp Tutorial

Learn how to build your first decentralized application (DApp) on the Ethereum Network with this comprehensive tutorial!

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the following dependencies installed to follow along with the tutorial:

• NPM: Node.js
• Truffle: Truffle Suite
• Ganache: Truffle Ganache
• Metamask: Metamask Extension

Step 1: Get the Project

Step 2: Install Dependencies

cd election
npm install

Step 3: Start Ganache

Open the Ganache GUI client to start your local blockchain instance. Refer to the free video tutorial for detailed instructions.

Step 4: Compile & Deploy Election Smart Contract

truffle migrate --reset

You must migrate the Election smart contract each time you restart Ganache.

Step 5: Configure Metamask

Refer to the free video tutorial for a full explanation of these steps:

• Unlock Metamask
• Connect Metamask to your local Ethereum blockchain provided by Ganache.
• Import an account provided by Ganache.

Step 6: Run the Front End Application

npm run dev

Visit http://localhost:3000 in your browser to access the front end application.

If you encounter any issues, please consult the free video tutorial for assistance.