What are the differences between using Solidity's pure and view functions in the context of cryptocurrency development?

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• Mavi SevgiJan 27, 2021 · 5 years ago
  Pure functions in Solidity are used when you want to perform computations without modifying the state of the contract. They are read-only and do not consume any gas. On the other hand, view functions also do not modify the state, but they can read the state and return a value. Both pure and view functions are useful in different scenarios depending on whether you need to modify the state or not.
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• Evans - Snaveware TechnologiesDec 16, 2022 · 3 years ago
  When it comes to cryptocurrency development, pure functions in Solidity are like a trustworthy accountant who can perform calculations without changing any records. They are great for performing computations without altering the state of the contract. On the other hand, view functions are like a detective who can look at the state of the contract and provide information without making any changes. They are useful when you need to read the state and return a value, but not modify it.
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• Anastasia KotsaraApr 11, 2025 · 5 months ago
  In the context of cryptocurrency development, the differences between using Solidity's pure and view functions are subtle but important. Pure functions are read-only and do not modify the state of the contract. They are used for performing computations without any side effects. On the other hand, view functions also do not modify the state, but they can read the state and return a value. They are commonly used for querying the state of the contract. Both pure and view functions are essential tools in the Solidity developer's toolbox.
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