Build Your First DApp

Step-by-step guide to creating your first fully on-chain application with Dubhe

🎮 Build Your First Sui DApp

From zero to a fully functional on-chain application in 30 minutes

Beginner Friendly30 minsSui Network

📋 What We’ll Build

Project: A simple counter application with multiplayer features

You’ll Learn:

• Setting up a Dubhe project
• Defining schemas and components
• Writing Move smart contracts
• Building a React frontend
• Deploying to testnet

🚀 Quick Start

Video Tutorial

Interactive Demo

Try it yourself!

Visit our live demo to see the finished application in action.

📚 Tutorial Sections

1. Create a New DApp

   Set up your development environment

   • Install prerequisites
   • Create project from template
   • Understand project structure
   • Configure for your needs
2. Write System Logic

   Implement smart contract logic

   • Define data schemas
   • Create game systems
   • Add business logic
   • Deploy to blockchain
3. Build Frontend

   Create user interface

   • Connect to blockchain
   • Read on-chain state
   • Send transactions
   • Real-time updates
4. Test & Debug

   Ensure quality

   • Write unit tests
   • Debug smart contracts
   • Test frontend integration
   • Performance optimization

🎯 Prerequisites

💡 Project Preview

Schema

// Define your game data structure
export default {
  schemas: {
    counter: {
      value: "u64",
      lastUpdatedBy: "address",
      updateCount: "u64"
    }
  }
}

🏆 What You’ll Achieve

On-Chain Application

A fully functional DApp running entirely on the Sui blockchain

Real-Time Updates

Live synchronization between blockchain and frontend

Type Safety

End-to-end type safety from contracts to UI

Production Ready

Code that’s ready to build upon for real projects

🚦 Ready to Start?

Before you begin: Make sure you have 15-30 minutes of uninterrupted time. You’ll be creating something amazing!

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📖 Additional Resources

Frequently Asked Questions

Q: Do I need blockchain experience? A: No! This tutorial is designed for beginners. We’ll explain everything as we go.

Q: How much does it cost? A: Development is free. Deploying to testnet is free. Mainnet deployment costs a small gas fee.

Q: Can I customize the template? A: Absolutely! The template is just a starting point. You can modify everything.

Q: Where can I get help if I’m stuck? A: Join our Discord for real-time help from the community.