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Ethereum VS Code extensions, debugging, fuzzing & formal verification.. Let's recap the highlights of the spaces with RV and EF ↓ Formal verification ensures smart contracts are error-free by mathematically proving correctness. Fuzzing tests contracts with random inputs to find vulnerabilities. Both are essential for robust Ethereum development. Debugging EVM is complex and costly. Issues like ABI encoding failures, signature mismatches, and gas limit problems make debugging challenging. Better tools are needed to make this process more efficient and reliable. There are several debuggers available like Truffle Debugger, Remix, and Tenderly. However, maintaining these tools is expensive. The Ethereum Foundation is working on the ethdebug format to simplify debugging across EVM languages.
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Symbolic execution is used to analyze program paths and constraints, effectively handling branching states in formal verification. Tools like Symbolic Execution Debugger map low-level EVM states back to Solidity source code, aiding both manual code reviews and FV processes. VS Code is the go-to IDE for Solidity developers. Ackee Blockchain Security has developed a VS Code extension that integrates with /eth-wake offering features like inheritance graphs, control flow graphs, visual test coverage, and static analysis detections. Key Takeaways → Debugging tools are essential for Ethereum development but are currently expensive and complex to maintain. →Formal verification and fuzzing are critical for securing smart contracts. → Symbolic execution helps in mapping low-level EVM states to high-level code. →VS Code extensions like Tools for Solidity enhance developer productivity and ease of use.
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