Installation

Guide for installing and configuring BigLedger SDK.

System Requirements

  • Node.js 16+ or Python 3.8+
  • 4GB RAM minimum
  • 10GB free disk space

Installation Methods

NPM (Node.js)

npm install @bigledger/sdk

Pip (Python)

pip install bigledger-sdk

Docker

docker pull bigledger/sdk:latest

Configuration

Create a configuration file:

// config.js
module.exports = {
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY',
  network: 'mainnet', // or 'testnet'
  timeout: 30000
};

Verification

Verify your installation:

const BigLedger = require('@bigledger/sdk');

const client = new BigLedger({
  apiKey: 'YOUR_API_KEY'
});

client.getStatus().then(console.log);

Troubleshooting

Common issues and solutions:

  • Connection errors: Check your API key and network settings
  • Version conflicts: Ensure you’re using compatible versions
  • Permission issues: Verify your account has the necessary permissions