Goal: Be able to build, test, and deploy Solana programs locally.

Cover: Rust + cargo, Solana CLI (Agave), Node/TS, Anchor, local validator vs devnet, keypairs and program IDs.

Activity: Spin up solana-test-validator, create a workspace, deploy a hello-world program.

Takeaway: “My toolchain works end-to-end on localnet.”

1) Module overview

You’ll install Rust, Solana CLI, Node/TypeScript, and Anchor. Then you’ll start a local validator, generate keys, scaffold an Anchor project, and build, test, and deploy to localhost. Along the way, you’ll learn how program IDs work and how to keep them in sync.

2) Core talking points

• Solana CLI channels (stable / beta / edge) and why to prefer stable for workshops.
• Localhost vs devnet vs testnet: iteration speed, airdrops, and rate limits.
• Anchor AVM and version pinning to keep teams in sync.
• Program IDs: declare_id! must match the generated program keypair.
• One-command bootstrap vs per-component installs: tradeoffs.

3) Activity — End-to-end local setup

1. Install the toolchain (choose one path)

• Per-component:
  • Solana CLI (Agave) install: https://docs.anza.xyz/cli/install
  • Anchor install + AVM: https://www.anchor-lang.com/docs/installation
  • Cluster overview and channels: https://solana.com/docs/references/clusters
• One-command bootstrap:
  • Solana quick installer (Rust + Solana CLI + Anchor): https://solana.com/docs/intro/installation
• Node tip: Use Node LTS (v22 or v24): https://nodejs.org/en/about/previous-releases