Learn how to use Anchor, the popular Rust framework that simplifies Solana program development with safer abstractions and a modern developer experience.

Overview

Anchor is a framework for Solana's Sealevel runtime that provides several developer-friendly tools for writing secure Solana programs. This tutorial introduces Anchor and walks through building your first program.

Key topics covered:

• Setting up your development environment for Anchor
• Understanding Anchor's programming model and account validation
• Creating a simple program with instructions and accounts
• Using Anchor's client libraries for testing and frontend integration
• Deploying and interacting with your Anchor program
• Best practices for secure program development with Anchor

Anchor significantly reduces the boilerplate needed for Solana program development, handling serialization, account validation, and error management for you. By the end of this tutorial, you'll understand how to leverage Anchor to build complex applications quickly and securely.