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What are the main components of a smart contract?

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The main components include:

  • State variables: Store data permanently on the blockchain
  • Functions: Define contract behavior and interactions
  • Events: Enable logging and external notifications
  • Modifiers: Reusable code for function validation
  • Constructor: Initializes contract state during deployment
contract Example {
    uint256 public value; // State variable
    
    constructor(uint256 _initialValue) { // Constructor
        value = _initialValue;
    }
    
    modifier onlyPositive(uint256 _value) { // Modifier
        require(_value > 0, "Value must be positive");
        _;
    }
    
    function setValue(uint256 _value) public onlyPositive(_value) { // Function
        value = _value;
        emit ValueChanged(_value); // Event
    }
    
    event ValueChanged(uint256 newValue); // Event
}
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