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Quick Start

Welcome to CloudBase! This guide is designed to help you get started with cloud development in under 5 minutes and create your first application.

Choose your development scenario​

Based on the type of application you want to develop, choose the corresponding Quick Start path:

Development ScenarioApplicable ScenarioRecommended ToolsFeaturesQuick Start
WeChat Mini Program DevelopmentDeveloping WeChat Mini ProgramsCloudBase Capabilities• Deep integration with the WeChat ecosystem
• Out-of-the-box cloud development capabilities
• Supports cloud functions, database, and cloud storage		Start Mini Program Development →
Web Application DevelopmentDeveloping websites, H5 applications, or web applicationsStatic hosting and backend services of cloud development• Supports static website hosting
• Provides complete backend services
• Supports mainstream frameworks like React and Vue		Start Web Development →
Mini Game DevelopmentDeveloping WeChat Mini GamesCloudBase Capabilities• Provides game server hosting
• Supports real-time battle and leaderboard features
• High-performance game data storage		Mini Game Development Guide →
Hosted Backend ServicesDeveloping API services, data processing services, and scheduled tasksCloud Functions, Cloud Run• Automatic elastic scaling
• Pay-as-you-go
• Supports multiple programming languages		Backend Service Development →
AI Development ToolsIntegrating AI capabilities into applicationsCloud Development AI Toolkit• AI-Powered Development: Automatically generates code and architectural designs
• Cloud Development Integration: One-click access to databases, cloud functions, and static hosting
• Rapid Deployment: Complete full-stack application deployment in minutes
• Full-Stack Support: Web + Mini Programs + backend integration
• Intelligent Repair: AI automatically checks logs and fixes issues		AI Development Guide →

Preparation Before Development​

Regardless of which development approach you choose, you need to:

1. Activate Cloud Development Environment​

The Cloud Development Environment serves as the backend infrastructure for your applications, encompassing services such as databases, storage, and cloud functions.

Activate Environment Now →

2. Install Development Tools (Optional)​

If you need to use the command-line tool for development and deployment:

Install CLI Tool →

5-Minute Quick Experience​

Want to quickly experience the capabilities of cloud development? We've prepared the simplest getting-started sample for you:

💡 Note: Please ensure that you have created a Cloud Development Environment and obtained the Environment ID.

Web Quick Experience​

<!DOCTYPE html>
<html>

<head>
    <script src="https://static.cloudbase.net/cloudbase-js-sdk/2.17.3/cloudbase.full.js"></script>
</head>

<body>
    <h1>Hello CloudBase!</h1>
    <script>
        // Initialize CloudBase
        const app = cloudbase.init({
            env: env: 'your-env-id' // Replace with your environment ID
        });

        // Anonymous Login
        const login = async () => {
            try {
                const auth = app.auth()
                await auth.signInAnonymously()
                console.log('Login successful!');
                const userInfo = await auth.getUserInfo();
                alert(`CloudBase connected successfully! \${userInfo.name}`);
            } catch (error) {
                console.error('Login failed:', error);
            }
        }

        login()
    </script>
</body>

</html>

Mini Program Quick Experience​

// app.js
App({
    onLaunch() {
        // Initialize CloudBase
        if (!wx.cloud) {
            console.error('Please use base library version 2.2.3 or later to utilize cloud capabilities');
        } else {
            wx.cloud.init({
                env: env: 'your environment ID', // Replace with your environment ID
                traceUser: true
            });
            console.log('CloudBase initialization completed');
        }
    }
});

Getting Help​

Experiencing issues? We provide multiple support options:

Are you ready? Choose any path above to start your CloudBase journey!