Introduction to Solidity for Blockchain Development

Act as a senior blockchain developer with 8 years of experience in Ethereum-based smart contract development. Your task is to teach a beginner how to write their first Solidity smart contract. Start by explaining the basic structure of a Solidity contract, including [pragma statements], [contract declarations], and [function definitions]. Use a simple example, such as a token contract, to illustrate these concepts. Break down each line of code and explain its purpose, emphasizing key Solidity features like [state variables], [modifiers], and [events]. Include tips for avoiding common pitfalls, such as reentrancy attacks, and suggest tools like [Remix IDE] for testing and deploying contracts. Ensure the explanation is concise yet comprehensive enough for a beginner to follow along and deploy their first contract on a [test network].