Deactivating the Direct mapping feature gate on the local test validator
As a developer who works with Solana, you are probably familiar with the importance of tests and validation. A function that can significantly influence your development process is the direct mapping feature gate, which is also referred to as “feature gate” or “Devnet” setting.
In this article we will examine how the Direct mapping feature -gate of a local test validator is deactivated for Solana.
What is direct assignment?
With Direct mapping, users can create and manage their own knots without interacting with the Mainnet. This function is designed in such a way that you offer a more seamless test experience and ensure that your code works properly.
As already mentioned, the Direct mapping feature gate can be a security risk for local test validators, since users have to access the functions of the maize, including the possibility of creating new knots.
Why deactivate direct mapping feature -gate?
Deactivating the Direct mapping feature -Gate offers several advantages:
* improved security: If you do not suspend your user accounts to the functions of the Mainset, you can significantly reduce the risk of non -authorized access and data injuries.
* Faster tests: Local test validators enable a faster test and validation of code without relying on the infrastructure of the Mainnet.
* Better performance: without creating new knots or managing complex network configurations, local test validators can be carried out more efficiently.
How to deactivate the Direct mapping feature gate on a local test validator
How to deactivate the direct mapping feature gate in your local test validator:
Method 1: Use the Solana Cli
You can use the “Solana CliCommand Line Interface (CLI)) to switch the feature gate. Here is an example:
Bash
Solana config feature gate
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To deactivate direct mapping feature gate, run, for example:
`Bash
Solana configuration Feature Gate Direct mapping set True
Method 2: Use a configuration file
You can also configure the feature gate with a configuration file. Create a new file called “Config.json” in your Solana project directory with the following content:
`Json
{
“Feature gates”: {
“Direct mapping”: {{
“activated”: true
}
}
}
`
Then use the command “Solana Config Feature Gate
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Deactivating the Direct mapping feature gate in your local test validator offers several advantages for security, test and performance. If you follow these steps, you can safely deactivate this function and ensure a more controlled development environment for your Solana projects. Remember to always follow the best practices when you work with sensitive functions such as the Direct mapping feature -gate.
Additional resources
- [Solana documentation: Feature Gates] (
- [Solana Cli -Documentation] (