Guides Overview

Often, the best way to learn a new technology is through experience. The content in this section contains concrete examples to guide your development on Sui. Whether you're a Web3 novice or a seasoned Sui pro, the guides in this section help you get the most out of your Sui development experience.

Guides by role

Instructions for common tasks, based on your role in the Sui ecosystem.

Developer guides

Guides for developers of all levels.

Operator guides

Guides for validators and node operators.

SuiPlay0X1 guide

Builder guide for development on the SuiPlay0X1 device.

Get started developing on Sui

You must crawl before you can run. Start your Sui journey here.

Install Sui

Install Sui on your Windows, MacOS, or Linux system.

Your first Sui dApp

With Sui installed, you're ready to start developing.

Sui 101 for developers

Learn the basics of Sui and how they might differ from other blockchains.

Transactions on Sui

Transactions on Sui are more powerful than other blockchains. Learn why and how to use them.

Access time on chain

Access network-based time for your transactions. Sui provides a Clock module to capture near-real time or epoch time in your Sui packages.

Using events

Monitor the Sui network and programmatically react to on-chain events.

Coins, tokens, and NFTs

Learn how to mint various tokens on the Sui blockchain.

Currencies and tokens

Learn how to create currencies and mint coins and tokens on the Sui network using the Coin Registry system.

NFTs

On Sui, everything is an object. Moreover, everything is a non-fungible token (NFT) as its objects are unique, non-fungible, and owned.

Validating and operating nodes on Sui

Processes and guides for validators and node operators on the Sui network.

Validator configuration

Learn how to set up, configure, and manage a Sui validator node.

Run a Sui full node

Learn how to operate a full node on Sui.

Full node data management

Optimize your full node configuration for efficient node operation.

Sui bridge node configuration

Correct configuration of your node ensures optimal performance and valid metrics data.