As ISVs(independent software vendors), you can learn what the mini program template is, along with its working principle and description.

What is mini program template

Developing mini programs requires certain code development capabilities. To promote the development of mini program ecosystem, ISVs are introduced to help merchants without or with limited development capabilities to develop mini programs. Many merchants have a vision of embracing the digital age. They share similar business models and customer service offerings, and they all hope to have a third-party service that allows them to quickly and affordably launch digital services. This is why mini program templates are created.

Mini program template refers to a capability provided by Alipay+ Mini Program Platform for ISVs to develop mini programs in bulk. With mini program templates, ISVs can mass-produce standardized mini programs for merchants with similar development needs and scale their businesses.

ISVs can quickly develop new mini programs by replacing some configurations in the mini program templates. In this way, ISVs add brilliance to the third-party service mode and achieve win-win results with merchants.

General work flow

1. An ISV gets onboard to Mini Program Platform.
2. The ISV creates and configures a mini program template, then creates and releases the mini program template service.
3. The ISV releases the mini program template. For details, see the following topics.
4. Within the service scope provided by the mini program template service, the merchants can develop their template mini programs based on the mini program template that has been released. For details, see the following topics.
5. After the template mini program is online, it can provide services to the merchants' customers.