In the previous chapter, you saw how to download and install the Geth client. You also saw how to connect to the various Ethereum networks and how to examine the blockchain using the blockchain explorer – EtherScan.
One useful feature of Geth is that you can use it to create your own private test network in your local setup, without connecting to the real blockchain. This makes the development work much easier and allow you to explore the Ethereum blockchain without needing to pay for real Ether. Hence, in this chapter you will see how you can ...