Welcome to the fascinating world of the Internet Computer (ICP)! If you’re ready to dive into building applications, this guide will illuminate your path using the sample applications available in this repository. You can deploy, download, clone, fork, or share these projects to kickstart your journey in the ICP ecosystem.
Exploring the Sample Applications
The code samples are meticulously organized by programming language, allowing you to quickly find what you need. Here is a list of languages featured in this repository:
In addition, various frontend frameworks are also showcased, such as React and JavaScript. Additional frontend samples can be found in the following folders:
How to Deploy Sample Applications
Deploying sample applications from this repository has never been easier. You can leverage web-based development environments like GitHub Codespaces or Gitpod to avoid messy downloads and setups. Here’s how:
- To get started with GitHub Codespaces, check out their guide.
- For Gitpod, visit their documentation to begin your development journey.
Using Motoko Playground
The Motoko Playground serves as a user-friendly web-based developer environment specifically for Motoko projects. Simply navigate to the playground UI, choose a template, and dive right into your new project!
Managing Projects with dfx
The dfx command-line tool is your trusty sidekick for creating, deploying, and managing projects on ICP. Follow these steps to use dfx with this examples repository:
git clone https://github.com/dfinity/examples.git
cd examples
sh -ci $(curl -fsSL https://internetcomputer.org/install.sh)After this, navigate to the folder of your chosen sample and follow the README instructions to get set up and deploy your code.
Troubleshooting Tips
As you embark on your development journey, you might encounter some hiccups along the way. Here are some common troubleshooting ideas:
- Ensure you have all dependencies installed as indicated in the project’s README file.
- If you face issues with the web-based environments, check if your browser allows pop-ups since these tools require them for optimal functionality.
- Look through the Issues section on the GitHub repository; oftentimes, other developers face similar challenges and solutions may be already posted.
Remember, if you need more help or collaboration opportunities, feel free to reach out and for more insights, updates, or to collaborate on AI development projects, stay connected with fxis.ai.
Additional Resources
To further guide you on your ICP journey, here’s a list of useful resources:
Security Considerations
While you explore these sample applications, it’s crucial to stay informed about security best practices. Familiarize yourself with the security best practices for developing on the Internet Computer. The examples may not implement all of these best practices, so proceed with caution.
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