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Prerequisites

Before integrating a new node, ensure you have the necessary tools, knowledge, and access.

Required Tools​

Node.js​

Install Node.js v20 or higher:

# Check your Node.js version
node --version

# Should output v20.x.x or higher

TypeScript​

TypeScript knowledge is essential as the codebase is written in TypeScript. You should be familiar with:

  • Type definitions and interfaces
  • Async/await patterns
  • Type inference and generics
  • Module imports/exports

Development Environment​

Set up your development environment:

# Clone the repository
git clone <repository-url>
cd <repository-directory>

# Install dependencies
cd ts && npm install

Required Knowledge​

Blockchain/Protocol Understanding​

You need a solid understanding of:

  • The target blockchain/protocol you're integrating
  • Token standards (ERC-20, SPL, etc.)
  • Transaction formats and encoding
  • Cross-chain mechanisms (if applicable)

API Integration​

Familiarity with:

  • REST API integration
  • Authentication mechanisms
  • Error handling and retry logic
  • Rate limiting and throttling

Async Programming​

Strong understanding of:

  • Promises and async/await
  • Error handling in async contexts
  • Timeout and cancellation patterns

API Access​

Ensure you have:

  1. API Credentials: API keys or authentication tokens for the service you're integrating
  2. API Documentation: Access to the provider's API documentation
  3. Test Environment: A test/sandbox environment for development
  4. Rate Limits: Understanding of API rate limits and quotas

Quickstart​

1. Install Node 20+​

# Using nvm (recommended)
nvm install 20
nvm use 20

# Or download from nodejs.org

2. Install Dependencies​

cd ts
npm install

3. Run Locally​

# Development mode
npm run dev

# Run unit tests
npm test

# Production build and run
npm run build && npm start

4. Follow Integration Steps​

Once your environment is set up, proceed to:

Development Tools​

Recommended tools for development:

  • IDE: VS Code with TypeScript support
  • Testing: Vitest (already configured)
  • Linting: ESLint (already configured)
  • Git: Version control

Next Steps​