# Which tools to use

There are a variety of tools in the Terra Development Suite. Use this guide to find the right tool for your project.

If you are new to Terra, start with the [beginner's guide](./get-started.md).

```python
Terra Development Suite
│
├── Terrain: The all-in-one tool for dApp development. Start here.
│
├── LocalTerra: Local testing environment.
│
├── Terra.js: Javascript SDK.
│
├── Terra.py: Python SDK.
│
├── Wallet Provider: React tooling for frontend integrations.
│
└── Other tools
    │
    ├── terrad: Node daemon and CLI.
    │
    ├── Finder: Block explorer.
    │
    └── Faucet: Get testnet funds.
```

## Terrain

Terra’s all-in-one development environment, Terrain provides front-end and smart contract scaffolding for your dApp. Get started in 5 minutes with the [quickstart guide](./get-started.md).

## LocalTerra

Set up your own blockchain testnet in less than a minute. LocalTerra is a containerized version of the Terra blockchain, complete with a functional validator set and block creation. Visit the [LocalTerra guide](./dapp/quick-start/using-terrain-localterra.md) to get started.

## Terra<span/>.js

Use Terra<span/>.js to create bots, mint NFTs, and build out backend services. Follow the [Terra.js tutorial](./sdks/terra-js/getting-started.md) to get started.

## Terra<span/>.py

Use Terra<span/>.py for on-chain analysis, Jupyter Notebooks, data processing, and other analytical use cases suited for Python. Follow the [Terra.py tutorial](https://terra-money.github.io/terra.py/tutorial.html) to get started.

## Wallet Provider and Templates:

Wallet Provider makes it easy to connect a React-based web app to Terra Station. There are multiple [templates](https://templates.terra.money/) available for frontend frameworks like Vue, React, and Vite. Follow the [Wallet Provider tutorial](./sdks/wallet-provider/wallet-provider-tutorial.md) to get started.

### Other Tools

Use these tools to interact with the Terra blockchain.

#### Terrad

The command line interface and node daemon for interacting with the Terra blockchain. Use `terrad` to run a full node or interact with the chain. Follow the [`terrad` install guide](./how-to/terrad/install-terrad.md) to get started.

#### Finder

Terra’s multi-purpose [block explorer](https://finder.terra.money/).

#### Faucet

Get tokens sent to your testnet address using the [Faucet](https://faucet.terra.money).