Start with our advanced VS Code extension

Unlock the most value from IBM Blockchain Platform with our Visual Studio (VS) Code extension: create, test and debug smart contracts, connect to Hyperledger Fabric environments, and quickly build for your IBM Blockchain Platform instance.

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The power of blockchain is in your hands

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Smooth blockchain development experience

Easily integrate smart contract development and network management. Development, testing, and production are all in a single environment.

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Powerful end-to-end developer capabilities

Use our integrated environment to write, test, debug, and package smart contracts locally, for deployment, and to write client applications.

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Progress through samples and tutorials

Start from scratch or access tutorials and samples within the extension to learn blockchain fundamentals.

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Setting the standard: the latest version of Hyperledger Fabric

Learn more about Hyperledger Fabric 1.4 

Simplified SDKs within Hyperledger Fabric 1.4 include samples of smart contracts and apps, tutorials to speed app development, and an end-to-end extension for VS Code.

Operate and govern networks with total control

Deploy only the blockchain components you need using a redesigned console that lets you manage network components in one place, no matter where they are deployed.

Grow distributed networks with ease wherever you want

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Connect to nodes running in any environment (on-premises, public, hybrid clouds). Easily connect a single peer to multiple industry networks.

IBM Blockchain Platform Extension for Visual Studio Code

Get our VS Code extension 

Unlock the most value from IBM Blockchain Platform with our Visual Studio (VS) Code extension: create, test and debug smart contracts, connect to Hyperledger Fabric environments, and quickly build for your IBM Blockchain Platform instance.

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