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With Solidity you can create contracts for uses such as voting, crowdfunding, blind auctions,
and multi-signature wallets.
.. note::
The best way to try out Solidity right now is using
`Remix <https://remix.ethereum.org/>`_
(it can take a while to load, please be patient). Remix is a web browser
based IDE that allows you to write Solidity smart contracts, then deploy
and run the smart contracts.
Language Documentation
----------------------
If you are new to the concept of smart contracts we recommend you start with
:ref:`an example smart contract <simple-smart-contract>` written
in Solidity. When you are ready for more detail, we recommend you read the
:doc:`"Solidity by Example" <solidity-by-example>` and :doc:`"Solidity in Depth" <solidity-in-depth>` sections to learn the core concepts of the language.
For further reading, try :ref:`the basics of blockchains <blockchain-basics>`
and details of the :ref:`Ethereum Virtual Machine <the-ethereum-virtual-machine>`.
.. hint::
You can always try out code examples in your browser with the
`Remix IDE <https://remix.ethereum.org>`_. Remix is a web browser based IDE
that allows you to write Solidity smart contracts, then deploy and run the
smart contracts. It can take a while to load, so please be patient.
.. warning::
Since software is written by humans, it can have bugs. Thus, also
smart contracts should be created following well-known best-practices in
software development. This includes code review, testing, audits and correctness proofs.
Also note that users are sometimes more confident in code than its authors.
Finally, blockchains have their own things to watch out for, so please take
a look at the section :ref:`security_considerations`.
As humans write software, it can have bugs. You should follow established
software development best-practices when writing your smart contracts, this
includes code review, testing, audits, and correctness proofs. Smart contract
users are sometimes more confident with code than their authors, and
blockchains and smart contracts have their own unique issues to
watch out for, so before working on production code, make sure you read the
:ref:`security_considerations` section.
If you have any questions, you can try searching for answers or asking on the
`Ethereum Stackexchange <https://ethereum.stackexchange.com/>`_, or our `gitter channel <https://gitter.im/ethereum/solidity/>`_.
Ideas for improving Solidity or this documentation are always welcome, read our :doc:`contributors guide <contributing>` for more details.
Translations
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This documentation is translated into several languages by community volunteers
with varying degrees of completeness and up-to-dateness. The English version stands as a reference.
Community volunteers help translate this documentation into several languages.
They have varying degrees of completeness and up-to-dateness. The English
version stands as a reference.
* `Simplified Chinese <http://solidity-cn.readthedocs.io>`_ (in progress)
* `Spanish <https://solidity-es.readthedocs.io>`_
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* `Korean <http://solidity-kr.readthedocs.io>`_ (in progress)
* `French <http://solidity-fr.readthedocs.io>`_ (in progress)
Language Documentation
----------------------
On the next pages, we will first see a :ref:`simple smart contract <simple-smart-contract>` written
in Solidity followed by the basics about :ref:`blockchains <blockchain-basics>`
and the :ref:`Ethereum Virtual Machine <the-ethereum-virtual-machine>`.
The next section will explain several *features* of Solidity by giving
useful :ref:`example contracts <voting>`.
Remember that you can always try out the contracts
`in your browser <https://remix.ethereum.org>`_!
The fourth and most extensive section will cover all aspects of Solidity in depth.
If you still have questions, you can try searching or asking on the
`Ethereum Stackexchange <https://ethereum.stackexchange.com/>`_
site, or come to our `gitter channel <https://gitter.im/ethereum/solidity/>`_.
Ideas for improving Solidity or this documentation are always welcome!
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