⛽️ Gas Optimization Techniques - Memory vs Calldata

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This tutorial series focuses on gas optimization techniques for smart contracts, aiming to help developers effectively save gas fees when developing smart contracts on EVM-compatible chains.

Memory vs Calldata

  1. memory: Typically used for function parameters and temporary variables within functions. Stored in memory and not persistent on the blockchain.

  2. calldata: Similar to memory, stored in memory and not persistent on the blockchain. The key difference is that calldata variables are immutable and commonly used for function parameters.

Learn more: Data location and assignment behavior

Below, we demonstrate how to write data using both calldata and memory

contract CalldataAndMemory {
    struct Confi {
        uint16 age;
        string name;
        string wish;
    }

    Confi John;
    Confi Jane;

    // using calldata: 67905 gas
    function writeToJohn(Confi calldata JohnData) external {
        John = JohnData;
    }
    // using memory: 68456 gas
    function writeToJane(Confi memory JaneData) external {
        Jane = JaneData;
    }
}

Recommendations for gas optimization:

:star2: In practical situations, if it’s possible to use calldata, it is recommended to use calldata instead of memory.