Holochain Fundamentals
This section covers the essential concepts that form the foundation of Holochain technology. These are the core building blocks that every Holochain developer and user should understand.
Core Data Structures
Cells
The fundamental unit of a Holochain application - combining source chain and DHT space.
Entries
The basic data structure that gets stored in the distributed hash table and source chain.
Records
Complete data structures that contain entries along with their metadata and validation information.
Links
Connections between entries that create relationships in the distributed hash table.
Learning Path
- Start with Cells to understand the basic architecture
- Learn about Entries as the fundamental data unit
- Understand Records for complete data handling
- Explore Links for creating data relationships
Next Steps
After mastering these fundamentals, explore:
- Technical Concepts - Deeper technical understanding
- Development - Start building applications
- Applications - See real-world implementations