Ire Aderinokun • 9/3/2019

Calling smart contract functions using web3.js - call() vs send()

This technical article clarifies the crucial distinction between the call() and send() methods in web3.js for Ethereum smart contract interaction. It explains that call() is for reading data (view/pure functions) without altering state, while send() is for executing transactions that modify contract state, requiring gas. The post includes a code example and discusses function types like view and payable.

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