> For the complete documentation index, see [llms.txt](https://docs.vanarchain.com/llms.txt). Markdown versions of documentation pages are available by appending `.md` to page URLs; this page is available as [Markdown](https://docs.vanarchain.com/builders/for-developers.md).

# For Developers

Before you start building on Vanar mainnet or Vanguard testnet, ensure you have the following prerequisites in place. If you are new to EVM development then we highly recommend you to first learn the basics of EVM and how it works. You can refer to [Ethereum](https://ethereum.org/en/developers) to learn everything related to EVM and how it works along with the development tools required to build on an EVM blockchain. 

1. Understanding of how EVM chains work i.e. Vanar, Ethereum and Optimisim. 
2. Development environment set up, list of available frameworks [here](https://ethereum.org/en/developers/docs/frameworks/).
3. Network access to Vanguard testnet or Vanar Chain mainnet RPC details. You can see Vanar mainnet and testnet network details [here](/builders/for-developers/vanar-network-details.md).