In this article we will compare Token Negotiator to a development work flow using dApp frameworks to determine the pros and cons of each, helping you decide the best approach for your project.

Decentralised Applications (dApps)

Decentralised Applications, often referred to as dApps, provide developers with the ability to communicate directly with blockchains, minimising or even eliminating the involvement of centralised authorities.

Frameworks such as HardHat are widely popular for this solution. This by enabling developers to manage Smart Contracts, Web Applications, and Unit tests within a unified development environment.

This development pipeline is particularly suitable when your team is developing Smart Contracts specifically for a web application.

These are some of the considerations when building a dApp:

• Selection and integration of web3 dependencies such as Wallet Connect, Ethers.js
• How your team will collaborate within a single project repository across different disciplines (Smart Contract team, Front-End team, and in some cases, a Backend team, and Testing team).
• Anticipating the project's evolution, including potential collaborations with other technologies and the potential need for upgrades to Smart Contracts, APIs, and off-chain token solutions.

While this pipeline is well-suited for some projects and teams, especially those with small teams and a specific target for project completion, it might not be equally effective for all.

Pros:

• dApp frameworks offer a comprehensive learning path for building web3 applications and consolidating logic into a single code repository.
• Well-suited for Smart Contract development.
• Ideal for small teams with specific project completion targets.