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Mini Program Quick Start

Through this guide, you will learn how to use cloud development in mini programs, including core features such as databases, cloud storage, and cloud functions.

Preparation​

Before you begin, ensure that you have completed the following preparations:

  1. Enable Cloud Development Environment: [Enable Cloud Development Environment](/quick-start/create-env#Method 1: WeChat Developer Tools (Recommended for Mini Program Developers))
  2. Development Tools: Download and install the WeChat Developer Tools
  3. Mini Program Account: Register for WeChat Mini Program, obtain the AppID for the Mini Program

Step 1: Create a Mini Program project​

  1. Open the WeChat Developer Tools and log in using WeChat scan.

  2. Create a new Mini Program project:

    • Enter your Mini Program AppID
    • Select the project storage directory
    • Select "WeChat CloudBase" for the backend service
    • Check "Agree to the CloudBase Service Terms"

⚠️ Note: The backend service must select "WeChat CloudBase" to use the cloud development feature.

  1. Select a template: It is recommended to choose the "CloudBase Basic Template"

Step 3: Initialize the CloudBase Environment​

Initialize CloudBase in app.js:

// 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-env-id', // Replace with your environment ID
                traceUser: true,
            });
        }
    }
});

💡 Note: Replace your-env-id with your actual environment ID

Step 3: Experience CloudBase Features​

After creating the project, you can experience the following features:

  • Database: Click the 'Database' button to experience CRUD operations.
  • Cloud Storage: Click the 'Storage' button to experience file upload and download
  • Cloud Functions: Click the 'Cloud Functions' button to experience server-side logic invocation

Advanced Guides​