First DApp: Simple Storage

This project demonstrates a basic decentralized application (dApp) using Ethereum, Truffle, and Web3.js. The dApp allows users to store and retrieve a simple piece of data on the Ethereum blockchain.

Prerequisites

Before you begin, ensure you have met the following requirements:

• Node.js and npm installed
• Ganache installed for running a local blockchain
• Truffle installed globally

Installation

Follow these steps to set up the project locally:

1. Clone the repository

git clone https://github.com/your-username/first-dapp.git
cd first-dapp

2. Install dependencies

npm install

3. Install Truffle globally (if not already installed)

npm install -g truffle

4. Start Ganache

Open Ganache and start a new workspace. Ensure it is listening on http://localhost:7545.