Welcome to the Rootstock Developers Overview section. 

This section enables developers getting started with the Rootstock blockchain. Developers can install a local development environment using Hardhat, etc, create and test contracts with the libraries provided and use the libraries to build decentralized applications 

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* Looking to quickly test your dApp on testnet before deploying to mainnet? Use the [Rootstock RPC API](https://rpc.rootstock.io/) or view the [json-rpc methods](/developers/rpc-api/rootstock/methods/) available on the RPC API.
* Dive right in with [step-by-step guides](/developers/quickstart/) to get your development environment set up and deploy your first dApp.
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## Navigating the Developer Section

| Resource                                                       | Description                                                                                    |
| ----------------------------------------------------------- | ---------------------------------------------------------------------------------------------- |
| [Hardware Requirements](/developers/requirements/) | Set up your local environment. |
| [Blockchain Essentials](/developers/blockchain-essentials/) | Rootstock Blockchain Essentials. |
| [Quick Starts](/developers/quickstart/) | Dive right in with step-by-step guides to get your development environment set up and deploy your first dApp.|
| [Smart Contract Development](/developers/smart-contracts/) | Explore in-depth resources on building secure and scalable smart contracts on Rootstock.|
| [Integration Guides](/developers/integrate/) | Deepen your knowledge with detailed guides and informative tutorials that cover various aspects of Rootstock development.|
| [JSON-RPC](/developers/rpc-api/) | Test your dApps on testnet in minutes before deploying to mainnet using RPC API providers on Rootstock.|
| [Libraries](/developers/libraries/) | Access essential tools and libraries to streamline your development process. |
| [Use Cases](/developers/use-cases/) | Explore Rootstock dApp use case guides and tutorials for building DeFi on Bitcoin, AI, and cross-chain solutions. |