Add option to use Solana Foundation's Gill, an opinionated, simplified abstraction over Web3.js

[samuelshix]

If we are interested I'll explore this path and create a PR.

I'm also new here so please give feedback and feel free to leave a comment.

https://github.com/solana-foundation/gill?tab=readme-ov-file
https://x.com/nickfrosty/status/1891588509128888432

[beeman]

If we are interested I'll explore this path and create a PR.

I'm also new here so please give feedback and feel free to leave a comment.

https://github.com/solana-foundation/gill?tab=readme-ov-file https://x.com/nickfrosty/status/1891588509128888432

Hi there @samuelshix - thanks for offering help in getting this done. I will be working on a starter template for this so no need for you to come in.

That said, once I have something to test I would love to get your feedback on how it works for you and what should be improved!

[samuelshix]

If we are interested I'll explore this path and create a PR.
I'm also new here so please give feedback and feel free to leave a comment.
https://github.com/solana-foundation/gill?tab=readme-ov-file https://x.com/nickfrosty/status/1891588509128888432

Hi there @samuelshix - thanks for offering help in getting this done. I will be working on a starter template for this so no need for you to come in.

That said, once I have something to test I would love to get your feedback on how it works for you and what should be improved!

Awesome, let me know :)

[beeman]

Hey there @samuelshix - update on the status here. I've been working on getting these templates out, but there are a few upstream blockers that need to be fixed to get this done.

Realistically I'd say this might take 2 more weeks. I appreciate your patience.

I just published a node-script template. While I understand this is not the same, it should help you get started with gill and serve as a playground.

Read my announcement here:

https://x.com/beeman_nl/status/1895917209198682595

[samuelshix]

@beeman Awesome, thanks for the update. Will definitely be playing around with that :)

[beeman]

Hey there @samuelshix - this cli now allows you to generate web apps using Gill / @solana/kit and the new Wallet UI.

The templates with Anchor are still in the works, but the basic apps are there.

Please give it a shot and let me know if you run into any issues!

[samuelshix]

Hey @beeman . Finally have the chance to take a look, primarily the new next JS template.

Looks good! Just had some notes:

• Am currently testing out sending SOL on Devnet. The tx doesn't appear to be submitting properly and I don't see the updated balance. Perhaps I am missing something?
• Switching wallet addresses seems to be a bit clunky. Changing from wallet A to wallet B shows up in the wallet-ui, but I need to navigate to Home and then to Account again for this to reflect on the page due to the route mapping to an address. Usually dapps have the behavior of reflecting the new address upon refresh. Perhaps this is a minor issue for a starter template, but definitely a nice to have if this isn't on the roadmap already!

I also made some changes to the README and template descriptions to more clearly differentiate the new gill templates if you'd like to take a gander: #133