# Introduction to Smart Contracts

Now that you’re familiar with the IDE, it’s time to create your first smart contract. In this tutorial, we’ll write, debug, and deploy the contract. You’ll need a development wallet, which can also serve as the owner’s wallet unless you’re working on external projects. Ensure it has enough balance for deployment and transactions.

On the Sandbox blockchain, you’ll receive free coins for testing. This tutorial focuses on understanding the project structure and debugging tools in Hyper Code IDE, laying the foundation for more advanced smart contract development in future guides.


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