🎓 Learning Outcomes

By the end of this module, participants will be able to:

• Integrate smart contracts into frontends using modern Cardano SDKs (MeshJS, Lucid Evolution)
• Build browser-based and mobile-compatible dApps
• Query and analyze on-chain data using Koios, Blockfrost, or GraphQL
• Utilize AI tools (e.g., Copilot, GPT) to accelerate dApp prototyping and schema generation

🧭 Module Overview

Developing smart contracts is just one aspect of blockchain development. Most users interact through wallets, websites, and dashboards. This module introduces:

• SDKs for interacting with Cardano smart contracts
• APIs for querying on-chain data
• AI tools to expedite development processes

🧰 Section 1: SDKs – Connecting to Cardano from Your App

1.1 MeshJS (Recommended)

MeshJS is a modular and beginner-friendly SDK for Cardano, offering:

• Wallet integration (Eternl, Nami, Lace)
• Transaction construction and submission
• Native token minting
• Smart contract interactions

Installation:

npm install @meshsdk/core @meshsdk/react