Rippled I – Compilation, Configuration, and Launch
Module Overview
The first module of the XRPL Core Dev Bootcamp is dedicated to setting up the development environment and compiling Rippled, the software at the core of the XRP Ledger.
This module is your hands-on guide to transforming the open-source code into a functional, running server. You will gain a practical understanding of the client's internal structure by mastering the compilation, configuration, and launch of Rippled in standalone mode.
What You Will Learn
Setup: Configure a C++ development environment (macOS/Ubuntu).
Tools: Master Conan and CMake for the build process.
Build: Successfully compile the rippled binary from source.
Launch: Run and configure the server in standalone mode.
Test: Interact with your local ledger via API and test tools.
💻 Environment & Build Toolchain Setup
Preparing Your Development Machine and Mastering the C++ Toolchain
Set up all the essential prerequisites for your development environment from installing compilers and dependencies to mastering modern C++ build tools.
You’ll configure Clang/G++, Homebrew or apt, and install Python and Node.js, before diving into Conan for dependency management and CMake for build configuration, ensuring full compliance with the C++20 standard.
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🔨 Compilation Process
Generating the Rippled Binary
Step-by-step guide to the compilation: dependency installation, CMake configuration, and running the final build command to create the executable.
🧩 Local Development & Testing
Running Rippled in Standalone Mode and Interacting Locally
Run Rippled in standalone mode for local testing without connecting to the XRPL network. Configure your environment, launch the server, and interact with it via the API, WebSocket, or tools like XRPL Explorer and Playground to test transactions and ledger operations in isolation.
Key Topics: Standalone mode, configuration, API (RPC/WebSocket), local testing, XRPL Explorer, Playground
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Homework
We often learn best through hands-on practice, which is why we offer an exercise that involves configuring and launching Rippled on the XRPL mainnet, then analyzing the logs to understand the node's behavior during initial synchronization.
Homework: Rippled Node Setup and Mainnet Synchronization →
Questions
If you have any questions about the homework or would like us to review your work, feel free to contact us.
Additional Resources
➡️ Next Module: Rippled II - Deep Dive into the Protocol and Codebase
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