Network Types

Clarinet supports different network types to cater to various development and testing needs. Here's a brief overview of each:

Network	Description	Use Case
Simnet	Optimized for fast feedback loops, introspection, and portability. Can be run anywhere and generate reports about contract analysis, execution, costs, etc.	Ideal for initial development and unit-testing.
Devnet	Local Stacks and Bitcoin nodes running on Docker for relatively fast feedback loops. Includes optional components like stacks-api, bitcoin-explorer, stacks-explorer, etc.	Use for integration tests or to develop the front-end of your dApp locally
Testnet	A pre-production network that offers a realistic environment for testing.	Ideal for final testing before deploying to Mainnet.
Mainnet	The production network where real transactions occur.	Use when you're ready to deploy your smart contract to production.