Cairo Contract Classes and Instances
Overview
Clarify what a contract class is, how instances are deployed, and how class hashes relate to code and ABI.
Quick Use
- •Read
references/contract-classes.mdbefore answering. - •Distinguish class (code + ABI) from instance (storage + address).
- •Mention class hash and contract address derivation when deployment is discussed.
Response Checklist
- •Use "class" for the compiled contract definition and "instance" for a deployed contract.
- •Note that a class is immutable; upgrades require a proxy pattern.
- •Mention declare vs deploy and when each step is required.
Example Requests
- •"What is the difference between a class and a contract instance?"
- •"How is a contract address computed?"
- •"Why do I need to declare before deploying?"