It's difficult to develop a small program, and it's simple to say, depending on what mode is adopted for development.

Generally speaking, there are three modes:

The first mode is based on source code mode.

the second mode mainly applies templates, supplemented by simple editing configuration.

the third mode, based on the template, completes the development by modifying and making with tools.

Let's talk about the difficulty:

The first one, the source code development mode, is the most difficult. Suitable for experienced code farmers; If you are a junior code farmer, you need to spend a lot of time to play this model skillfully; If you don't have the foundation of mobile Internet development, it is basically suggested to give up this general model, which is too laborious.

second, it is the least difficult to simply edit the configuration by applying the template. Basically, I can use computer software and surf the Internet. With a little understanding, I can do everything. I just change pictures, change template titles and column titles, and check which modules are needed and which ones are not needed.

the third mode is the mode of modifying and customizing based on the template, which is moderately difficult. Generally, there will be a special small program production platform, and there is no need to do complicated code development. Representatives of such tools include instant application, application park, jingle and Niudaoyun. Take Niudaoyun as an example. In this mode, the development process of small programs mainly consists of four steps: selecting templates, using templates, visually dragging and modifying templates, and releasing and deploying. Among them, the most difficult step is to modify the production step, but that is to drag and drop the module, place it and do some attribute editing.

I recommend the third mode for applet development, because the third mode combines the advantages of the first mode and the second mode. In this mode, tools are generally provided with a powerful production platform, which allows users to customize themselves more freely, unlike the second mode, where personalized display space is very limited; At the same time, most of the development work can be done by visual drag and drop, which requires little or no code foundation, and is much simpler and more efficient than the first mode.

Finally, it must be emphasized that although the respondent recommended that you give priority to the third mode when developing WeChat applets,

But the final choice still has to be decided by the developers and producers according to their own conditions, and the one that suits them is the best. I hope it will help you to some extent! !