A new VS Code extension provides smooth integration between smart contract development and network management, and you can now move from development, to test, to production in a single environment. The IBM Blockchain platform meets developers where they are, offering support for smart contracts to be written in JavaScript, Java, and Go languages.

Deploy only the blockchain components you need, whether it’s just a Peer, Ordering Service, or Certificate Authority, and manage them all in one place with the redesigned console, no matter where they are deployed. You also maintain complete control of your identities, ledger, and smart contracts.

Connect to nodes running in any environment, whether on-premises, or in public or hybrid clouds. Easily connect a single peer to multiple industry networks, and pay only for what you use, with no upfront investment. You can also start small and scale as needed, and upgrade easily through Kubernetes architecture. Pay as you grow, and pay only for what you use, with full control over total cost of network ownership.

Make sure to deploy an IBM Kubernetes Service cluster before attempting to deploy your blockchain network. You must pay for any fees associated with the IBM Kubernetes Service.