movemasterypath started as threads on X, with the intention of introducing new developers to aptos. our goal is to explain key concepts in move, making them relatable and easy to understand without sacrificing technical accuracy.
we recently moved to a better suited platform. the first installment of this series is now live. it dives deep into “understanding structs and abilities in move: the building blocks of aptos smart contracts.”
in this article, we explore:
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structs: the foundational blueprints for creating your own custom data types in move. think of them as custom containers that group related pieces of information, essential for modeling any complex data or digital asset on aptos.
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abilities: the crucial permissions that dictate how your structs can be used. we break down the four core abilities; copy, drop, store, and key, explaining how they govern duplication, destruction, persistence in global storage, and unique identification of resources.
understanding these two core concepts is absolutely paramount for anyone building on aptos. they are the bedrock of move’s powerful resource safety guarantees, which prevent common blockchain vulnerabilities like accidental asset loss or duplication. we also highlight how these concepts are meticulously applied in practice, especially when building tokens, including those conforming to the modern fungible asset (fa) standard.
we’ve aimed to make the explanations as clear and relatable as possible, using simple analogies and practical code examples to illustrate the concepts.
you can read the full article here
eager to hear your thoughts and feedback, and i hope this series proves valuable for new developers joining the aptos ecosystem.