Overview

This product guide is intended for third-party ISVs and merchants to learn the product features and procedures to manage the whole lifecycle of mini programs. You can also figure out the difference between ISVs and merchants.

Platform User Guide for ISV (independent software vendor)

An ISV (independent software vendor) is a type of customer that helps merchants to develop and manage mini programs under the proper authorization of merchants.

Platform User Guide for Merchants

Merchant is another type of customers who can develop and manage their own mini programs and tailor the mini program on business demands. The mini program that a merchant develops belongs to the merchant or their company.