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Getting Started with Move
Learn to write smart contracts on Sui using the Move programming language.What is Move?
Move is a safe and flexible programming language designed for blockchain smart contracts. Originally developed for the Diem blockchain, Move has been adapted for Sui with unique features that leverage Sui’s object-centric architecture.Key Features
Resource Safety
Assets are represented as resources that cannot be copied or implicitly
discarded
Type Safety
Strong static typing prevents common programming errors at compile time
Flexibility
Generics and modular design enable code reuse and composability
Gas Efficiency
Optimized execution model keeps transaction costs low
Why Move for Sui?
Move is perfectly suited for Sui’s object-centric model:- Objects as First-Class Citizens - Everything in Sui is an object with ownership
- Parallel Execution - Move’s ownership model enables safe parallel transaction processing
- Rich Type System - Define complex on-chain data structures with ease
- Security by Design - Prevent common vulnerabilities like reentrancy and integer overflow
What You’ll Learn
In this section, you’ll master:Prerequisites
Before starting, you should have:- Basic programming experience (any language)
- Understanding of blockchain concepts
- Familiarity with command line tools
Module Structure
Environment Setup
Install Sui CLI and configure your workspace
Move Basics
Learn Move syntax and fundamental concepts
First Contract
Write and deploy your first Move module
Objects & Ownership
Work with Sui objects and ownership patterns
Testing
Write unit tests for your Move code
Deployment
Deploy contracts to testnet and mainnet
Resources
Move Book
Comprehensive Move language guide
Sui Move Docs
Official Sui Move documentation
Move Examples
Example Move contracts on GitHub
Move Playground
Write and test Move code online
Next Steps
Ready to start writing Move contracts? Begin with the environment setup:Environment Setup
Install Sui CLI and configure your development environment