To run locally:

yarn run dev

On another terminal...

yarn hardhat node

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Deployments

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ZkSync testnet - 0x0729ABD1CD5d7BfE08F2d8Ce87c4C2cDD5FC7656

Base - 0xddfEcC36670F8F3f875587f37E4982527E9410C4

Base Sepolia - 0xddfEcC36670F8F3f875587f37E4982527E9410C4

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Follow along with the course below!

Lesson 3: Functions and Modifiers in Solidity

Objective: To understand how to write and use functions in Solidity, and to learn about function modifiers for enforcing certain conditions and managing access control in smart contracts.

Part 1: Functions in Solidity

• Function Declaration and Types:
  • Understand the syntax for declaring functions.
  • Different types of functions: public, private, internal, and external.
• Return Values and Visibility:
  • How to define return values for functions.
  • Understand the implications of function visibility.
• Function Modifiers:
  • Usage of view, pure, and state-changing functions.
• Function Parameters:
  • Passing parameters to functions.
  • Using memory and storage keywords for complex data types.
• Example: Creating a Function solidityCopy code

  pragma solidity ^0.8.0;
  
  contract MyContract {
  
      uint public count = 0;
  
      function increment() public {
          count += 1;
      }
  
      function getCount() public view returns (uint) {
          return count;
      }
  }

Part 2: Modifiers in Solidity

• Understanding Modifiers:

  • Purpose of modifiers in Solidity.
  • Writing custom modifiers to enforce conditions.

• Common Use Cases:

  • Restricting access to certain functions.
  • Validating inputs or conditions before executing function logic.

• Example: Using a Modifier

  solidityCopy code

  pragma solidity ^0.8.0;
  
  contract MyContract {
  
      address public owner;
  
      constructor() {
          owner = msg.sender;
      }
  
      modifier onlyOwner() {
          require(msg.sender == owner, "Not the owner");
      _;
      }
  
      function changeOwner(address newOwner) public onlyOwner {
          owner = newOwner;
      }
  }

Assignments and Practical Exercises

Assignment 1:

• Research and write a brief explanation of how and why view and pure modifiers are used in Solidity functions.

Exercise 1:

• Create a smart contract with a few functions demonstrating different visibility levels (public, private, internal, external) and return values.

Exercise 2:

• Write a contract that includes a custom modifier. Use this modifier to restrict access to one of the contract's functions.

For this exercise I built a simple EthWallet contract. I made sure I used the built in modifiers specified in the brief, as well as a couple of custom modifiers.

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This lesson will help you understand how to structure the logic within your smart contracts using functions and modifiers. These are key concepts in Solidity and are essential for writing secure and efficient smart contracts. Once you've completed this lesson, you'll have a deeper understanding of how to control access and enforce specific logic flows in your smart contracts.