Jun 5, 2020 · Frontend Development

How KAITIAN Powers Next‑Gen IDEs with a Flexible Plugin Architecture

The KAITIAN framework, built by three Alibaba frontend teams, provides a unified IDE foundation that integrates diverse development scenarios—from Alipay mini‑programs and marketing pages to serverless and IoT—while offering a rich plugin system, performance optimizations, and a seamless UI/UX across front‑ and back‑end workflows.

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How KAITIAN Powers Next‑Gen IDEs with a Flexible Plugin Architecture

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Apr 22, 2020 · Frontend Development

How Alipay’s MiniProgram WebIDE Runs Entirely in the Browser

This article explains how Alipay’s MiniProgram development tools were migrated to a browser‑based WebIDE using the Kaitian IDE framework, detailing the architecture, startup optimization, plugin system, real‑world deployments, and future plans for a lighter Playground experience.

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How Alipay’s MiniProgram WebIDE Runs Entirely in the Browser