Using Accounts in Anchor

Accounts & Data

Chapter 2: Using Accounts in Anchor

Anchor simplifies account management with attributes.

Defining Accounts

Use #[derive(Accounts)].

Attributes

• mut: Marks an account as mutable.

• seeds and bump: For Program-Derived Addresses (PDAs).

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Page Layout:

• Header: Fixed top bar with "Solana Learn" logo, navigation, and profile icon.

• Main Content:

  • Left Panel (50%): This text content.

  • Right Panel (50%): Code snippet with attributes.

• Footer: Link to Anchor Accounts.

Visuals:

• Code Snippet: #[account(mut, seeds = [...], bump)].

• Table: mut ("Mutable"), seeds ("PDA seeds").

Interactivity:

• Hover over attributes for purpose (e.g., "mut: Allows modification").