Some best practices for developing on the Aptos network are:
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Use the Move language to write smart contracts and decentralized applications. Move is a new programming language that is designed for safe and reliable asset management on the Aptos blockchain. It has features such as resource types, linear logic, and formal verification that help prevent common errors and vulnerabilities. You can learn more about Move on the Aptos Developer Documentation site.
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Use the Block-STM engine to execute transactions in parallel. Block-STM is a novel parallel execution engine for smart contracts that is built around the principles of software transactional memory and optimistic concurrency control. It allows for faster transaction processing without impacting the developer experience or the correctness of the contracts. You can read more about Block-STM on the Why Aptos: 8 Innovations Powering the Aptos Network article.
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Use the Aptos CLI and SDKs to interact with the Aptos blockchain. The Aptos CLI is a command-line tool that helps you create accounts, wallets, transactions, queries, and more. The SDKs are libraries that provide APIs for various programming languages, such as JavaScript, Python, Java, and Rust. You can find more information about the CLI and SDKs on the Aptos Developer Documentation site.
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Use the REST API to access the Aptos blockchain data. The REST API is a web service that allows you to query the blockchain state, submit transactions, monitor events, and more. It is compatible with any HTTP client and supports JSON and CBOR formats. You can find the reference for the REST API on the Aptos Developer Documentation site.
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Run an Aptos node to connect to the Aptos network. You can choose to run a local testnet, a public fullnode, or a validator node, depending on your needs and preferences. Running a node allows you to validate transactions, participate in consensus, earn rewards, and contribute to the security and decentralization of the network. You can follow the guides on how to run different types of nodes on the Aptos Developer Documentation site.
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Join the Aptos community to connect with other developers and enthusiasts. The Aptos community is a vibrant and supportive group of people who share a common vision of building a better Web3 infrastructure. You can find various channels to communicate, collaborate, and learn from each other, such as Discord, Stack Overflow, Forum, Medium, Telegram, Twitter, etc. You can also check out some of the community projects that are built on the Aptos network on the Aptos Foundation website.