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Ethereum Development in Go using Go-Ethereum

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Ukeje Goodness
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2,099
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Ethereum remains the leading smart contract blockchain, evidenced by its top metrics, such as transaction volume and user base, despite developers often requiring tools beyond Solidity for building on it. Go-Ethereum, or Geth, is a popular Ethereum client for developers using the Go programming language due to its simplicity in running, setting up nodes, and interacting with the blockchain. This tutorial guides users through interacting with Ethereum using Go-Ethereum, covering steps like connecting to an Ethereum node via Infura, querying wallet balances, creating wallets, making transactions, and querying transaction details within blocks. The tutorial emphasizes setting up the Go-Ethereum environment, including installing dependencies and connecting to Ethereum nodes, and details the processes of wallet creation and transaction management. The LogRocket platform is highlighted as a tool for developers to monitor their applications' user experience and debug issues effectively.