WePY (WeChat Mini Program Development Framework) is a WeChat Mini Program development framework based on the concept of component development. It is similar to the Vue.js framework, and provides a more concise and efficient development method by encapsulating the native API of the applet.
Key features of WePY include:
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Component-based development : WePY splits the page into multiple components, and each component has its own style, template and logic. This componentized development method can improve the reusability and maintainability of the code, and it is also convenient for team collaborative development.
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Support Vue.js syntax : WePY borrows Vue.js syntax and some features. Developers can use Vue.js instructions, computed properties and other features to more conveniently perform data binding and logic processing.
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Provide rich extension capabilities : WePY provides a series of extension capabilities, such as custom components, plug-in mechanism, Mixin, etc., developers can flexibly expand according to project needs.
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Support ES6/7 features : WePY supports the use of ES6/7 syntax and features, such as arrow functions, modular import and export, etc., allowing developers to use more modern JavaScript syntax for development.
The relationship between WePY and the WeChat applet container
Small program container technology refers to a technology officially provided by WeChat, which is used to run small programs in the WeChat client. The applet container technology is responsible for parsing and executing the code of applets, providing a series of native APIs for developers to use, and is also responsible for core functions such as lifecycle management and page rendering of applets.
WePY is a development framework based on applet container technology. It provides a more advanced and convenient development method by encapsulating and extending the functions of the applet container technology. The WePY framework introduces the concept of component development based on the small program container technology, splits the page into multiple components, and provides syntax and features similar to Vue.js, such as instructions, computed properties, etc., and some extension capabilities, Such as custom components, plug-in mechanism, etc.
Therefore, it can be said that WePY is a development framework based on the small program container technology. It uses the underlying functions provided by the small program container technology to provide developers with more efficient and convenient development methods and tool sets. The WePY framework simplifies the development process of applets, improves development efficiency, and provides better code organization and reuse capabilities by encapsulating and extending applet container technology.
Cross-terminal framework + small program container to build a flexible mobile application architecture such as WeChat App
Some of the more well-known small program container technology products on the market include: WeChat, Alipay, Baidu, Douyin small programs, etc., all of which are based on the technology base to improve the small program ecology of the big social platform, and can provide third parties for privatization deployment There are: FinClip , mPaaS and other products. It is understood that the small program container technology independently developed by FinClip can enable enterprises’ apps to have the ability to quickly run small programs, and their SDK can also be embedded in functional device terminals other than apps (such as Linux, Windows, MacOS, Kirin and other operating systems).
At the same time, with the development of the mobile Internet, there are currently various forms of "terminals" on the market. Various terminals such as Web, App, vehicle, and WeChat applets are popular. The same business needs often need to be realized on multiple terminals. The cost of writing multiple sets of codes for different ends is obviously very high. In recent years, "cross-end" is obviously a popular term in the front-end world. Whether it is domestic or foreign, cross-terminal frameworks are contending with a hundred schools of thought, and schemes come out frequently. Several mainstream frameworks include: Flutter, Taro, React Native, and Weex.
When we combine the cross-end framework with the applet container, the cross-end framework can provide a unified development method, and developers can use the same code base to write the business logic and interface of the applet. The cross-end framework usually provides the packaging of the applet container technology, enabling developers to develop and publish on different applet platforms (such as WeChat applets, Alipay applets, Baidu applets, etc.).
By using the cross-end framework, developers can share code and logic on different applet platforms, reducing the workload of repeated development. At the same time, the cross-end framework can also provide some platform-specific expansion capabilities and adaptation solutions to meet the special needs and characteristics of different applet platforms.
To sum up, the combination of cross-end framework and applet container can realize cross-end development on different applet platforms, provide a unified development method and the ability of code reuse, and can also make full use of the functions of applet container technology and properties. This combination can improve development efficiency, reduce development costs, and enable developers to better meet the development needs of multiple small program platforms.
Some examples of small program applications developed using cross-end frameworks:
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QQ Music Mini Program (Taro) : QQ Music is a well-known music player and music social platform, and its mini program version is developed using the Taro framework. The Taro framework allows developers to use a unified code base to publish applications to multiple applet platforms, so the QQ Music applet can provide consistent music playback and social experience on multiple applet platforms such as WeChat, Alipay, and Baidu.
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NetEase Cloud Music Mini Program (Flutter) : NetEase Cloud Music is a popular music app, and its mini program version is developed using the Flutter framework. Flutter is a cross-platform development framework that writes applications in the Dart language and can be compiled into native applications for multiple platforms. The NetEase Cloud Music Mini Program utilizes Flutter’s cross-terminal capabilities to provide music playback and music social functions similar to native applications on the WeChat Mini Program platform.
The development of small program applications is booming, and the cross-terminal framework provides developers with a more convenient and efficient development method. Through the cross-end framework, developers can share code and logic on different applet platforms, reducing the workload of repeated development. At the same time, the cross-end framework also provides a wealth of expansion capabilities and adaptation solutions to meet the special needs and characteristics of different applet platforms.
The emergence of cross-end frameworks has brought great convenience and flexibility to the development of applet applications. They provide a unified development method and the ability to reuse code, and are closely integrated with the applet container technology to achieve the goal of coding once and running on multiple terminals. Developers can choose the appropriate cross-end framework according to project requirements and team technology stack, so as to develop high-quality and easy-to-maintain applications on different applet platforms.
With the continuous advancement of technology, the application of cross-terminal frameworks in the field of small program application development will become more popular and mature. This will further promote the innovation and development of Mini Program applications and provide users with a richer and more diverse application experience. Whether it is a developer or a user, the rise of cross-end frameworks has brought about a better future.