EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer is a specialized tool designed for the EpicChain Private Net, focusing on enhancing the debugging and analysis of smart contracts. As the complexity of blockchain applications increases, having robust tools to visualize and understand transaction flows becomes essential. This tool provides developers with an intuitive interface to visualize execution traces, making it easier to analyze complex transactions, troubleshoot issues, and optimize smart contract performance during development.
The core feature of EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer is its ability to convert raw execution traces into clear and meaningful graphical representations. Developers can see how transactions flow through smart contracts, understand the interaction between different components, and identify the paths taken by transactions.
EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer offers an interactive debugging experience. Developers can step through the execution of transactions, observing real-time changes in state and variable values. This functionality is crucial for pinpointing issues that may arise during the execution of smart contracts.
The tool provides comprehensive insights into each step of smart contract execution. Users can view input values, outputs, and any errors that occur during processing. This level of detail helps developers understand how their contracts behave under different conditions and identify potential vulnerabilities.
EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer supports specifying blocks by index or hash and transactions by hash. This feature allows users to focus on specific events of interest, making it easier to analyze targeted execution scenarios.
The intuitive design of EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer ensures that developers of all experience levels can navigate through complex trace data. The user-friendly interface minimizes the learning curve and allows developers to concentrate on building and improving their smart contracts.
Collaboration is vital in development teams, and EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer facilitates this by providing options to export visualizations. Developers can create reports or share insights with their colleagues, enhancing teamwork and collective problem-solving.
Every developer has unique needs, and EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer addresses this with customizable visualization parameters. Users can tailor the display to meet their specific requirements, ensuring that they can work in an environment that suits their workflow.
To effectively use EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer, you'll need to install it via the .NET Tool. The installation process is straightforward but does require some prerequisites.
- .NET 8.0 or higher is required for proper functionality of the tool. Ensure you have this installed on your system before proceeding with the installation steps below.
To install the latest version of EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer as a global tool, follow these steps:
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Open a terminal window on your system.
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Run the following command to install the tool:
dotnet tool install EpicChain.Trace.Visualizer -g
This command will download and install the latest version of EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer globally, making it accessible from any terminal session.
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To keep your installation up to date, you can run the following command:
dotnet tool update EpicChain.Trace.Visualizer -g
This command checks for the latest version and updates your installation accordingly.
The installation and update process for EpicChain-Trace follows the same commands:
dotnet tool install EpicChain.Trace -g
dotnet tool update EpicChain.Trace -gNote: While Microsoft provides instructions for installing .NET via Snap, there is a known issue with this approach that leads to a segmentation fault in EpicChain Express. Unfortunately, this issue has been closed and will not be addressed. Therefore, we recommend using APT for installing .NET on Ubuntu instead.
Before proceeding with the installation, you need to install some required dependencies on Ubuntu. Use the following command:
sudo apt install libsnappy-dev libc6-dev librocksdb-dev -yThis command installs the necessary libraries required for EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer to function correctly.
If you're using macOS, you'll need to install RocksDB via Homebrew:
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Open a terminal window.
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Run the following command:
brew install rocksdb
Note: .NET 6 Arm64 has full support for Apple Silicon. Homebrew also supports Apple Silicon. If you encounter any issues running EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer on Apple Silicon hardware, please open an issue in the EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer repository.
Once you've installed EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer, you're ready to start using it. Here are some fundamental commands to get you started:
To create a new local EpicChain network, you can use the following command:
epicchain createThis command initializes a new network instance on your local machine, providing you with a sandbox environment to develop and test your smart contracts.
To view all wallets associated with your EpicChain network, use the command:
epicchain wallet listThis command retrieves a list of all existing wallets, allowing you to manage and interact with them as needed.
To check the balance of the genesis account, which is crucial for understanding the initial state of your network, you can use the command:
epicchain show balances genesisThe genesis account represents the consensus node multi-sig account that holds the genesis EpicChain and EpicPulse assets. Knowing the balance of this account is essential for initial transactions.
To transfer assets between accounts, such as sending 1 EpicPulse from the genesis account to another account (e.g., node1), you can run the following command:
epicchain transfer 1 epicpulse genesis node1This command initiates a transfer of assets, allowing you to simulate real-world transactions on your private network.
For a complete overview of all commands and features available in EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer, please refer to the Command Reference. This documentation will provide detailed explanations of each command and its usage, helping you to fully leverage the capabilities of EpicChain-Trace-Visualizer.