Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development

Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development

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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development episodes

  • Episode 014 - Guest Brenda Storer and Building Shopify Themes Using Dawn

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by Brenda Storer, a solo theme developer who launched her own Shopify theme, Whisk. Brenda shares her journey from a non-technical background to becoming a theme developer. She discusses the challenges she faced in creating her theme, including financial risks and client work, to make her dream a reality.

    Brenda also talks about her decision to start with Shopify's Dawn theme as a foundation for her project and how she adapted it to create her own theme. She emphasizes the importance of using tools and libraries that you're comfortable with and that align with your project's goals.
    Join the conversation and learn valuable insights from Brenda's journey as a solo theme developer. Subscribe to the Liquid Weekly Podcast for more Shopify developer insights and resources.Timestamps---00:00 Introduction14:45 Brenda's origin story35:19 Using Dawn as a launching point46:48 Using libraries and tools52:39 Was the process worth it54:47 What are you doing differently in the next theme 59:33 Listener questions01:01:03 In the Community01:03:35 Changelog01:05:53 Picks of the Week
    ---
    // Guest Information //
    Follow Brenda Storer Online:
    Twitter: https://twitter.com/brendamarienyc
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/brendastorer/
    Website: https://brendastorer.com/
    Coquelicot Website: https://coquelicot.io/
    Whisk Theme: https://themes.shopify.com/themes/whisk
    // Resources //
    Dawn Github repo: https://github.com/Shopify/dawnBuild a Shopify theme docs: https://shopify.dev/docs/themes/getting-started/create
    Shopify theme store submission checklist: https://shopify.dev/docs/themes/store/review-process/submit-theme
    // In the Community //
    DMCA takedown updates: https://x.com/harleyf/status/1745490624198140021?s=20
    Kirill Platonov - Second app receives Built for Shopify: https://x.com/kirplatonov/status/1745332079263416585?s=20%20
    // Changelog //
    New and updated operations for the Cart Transform API: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-and-updated-operations-for-the-cart-transform-api
    Created_by_app and created_by_user fields on Metaobject and MetaobjectDefinition types: https://shopify.dev/changelog/created_by_app-and-created_by_user-fields-on-metaobject-and-metaobjectdefinition-types
    GraphQL in Shopify CLI for apps: https://shopify.dev/changelog/graphiql-in-shopify-cli-for-apps
    // Picks //
    Karl - Real Genius 1985 (https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/)
    Taylor - Pilot G2 Pens (https://amzn.to/3HIFAae)
    Brenda - Future App for personal training (https://www.future.co/) and Stretchlabs (https://www.stretchlab.com/)
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    1 hr 17 min
  • Episode 013 - Guest Sammy Isseyegh and Shopify Functions

    In this Liquid Weekly Podcast episode, hosts Karl and Taylor are joined by Sam Isseyegh, co-founder of Discount Kit, a leading Shopify app. They explore Sam's journey from gaming and web development to full-stack Shopify expertise. The team goes way back on Sam's experience in web development experiences, all the way from playing Age of Empires to creating Geocities websites.

    Sam shares his Shopify journey, from working on Pizza Hut's ecommerce platform to app development, reflecting on the challenges of launching Stackable Discounts just before Black Friday. The conversation shifts to Shopify's Checkout Extensions, emphasizing their significance, sandboxing benefits, and differences in running Shopify Functions compared to Scripts.The power of Shopify Functions is explored further, with insights into enhancing customization and configuration using GraphQL schemas, input variables, and metafields. Sam shares tips on effectively utilizing metafields and passing settings between functions.

    Explore the provided resources and links to dive deeper into the topics discussed in this episode. Don't miss out on further Shopify insights—subscribe to the Liquid Weekly Podcast for your weekly dose of developer insights.

    // Guest Information //

    Follow Sam Online

    - Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/SammyIsseyegh

    - LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sammyisseyegh/

    - Discount Kit: https://discountkit.app/

    - Optizio: https://optiz.io/

    // Resources //

    Miro App: https://miro.com/apps/
    Notion: https://www.notion.so/
    Shopify Functions links:
    - https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/functions
    - https://shopify.dev/docs/api/functions
    Checkout Extensions: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/checkout-extensions

    Cart Transform API: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/functions/reference/cart-transform

    Shopify Devs Shopify Functions Playlist - https://youtube.com/playlist?list=PLvQF73bM4-5W79CMjKV9GoDE58c9jS5TD&si=mQ99N-oUmMZiu7zb

    // In the Community //

    Collab Request default - John Speed Twitter Thread: https://x.com/John_Speed/status/1734287034133492087?s=20

    DMCA Takedowns - Tobi Lutke Twitter Thread: https://x.com/tobi/status/1734345068868157547?s=46

    Public Roadmap for Shopify Apps - Sam Twitter Thread: https://x.com/sammyisseyegh/status/1732095102367957490?s=46

    // Changelog //

    Customer Accounts Extensibility in Preview: https://shopify.dev/changelog/customer-accounts-extensibility-is-now-available-in-developer-preview

    Webhook Topics for Discount Events: https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-webhook-topics-for-discount-events

    Automatic discount functions for B2B: https://shopify.dev/changelog/automatic-discount-functions-now-apply-to-b2b-sessions

    New Modal API latest version: https://shopify.dev/changelog/modal-api-added-to-the-latest-version-of-app-bridge

    // Picks //

    Karl - That Mitchell and Webb Look Sketch Comedy: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=dOBhf8f7cXM

    Sam - Gleam (Luey Pillford) - a new programming language that brings types to the Erlang ecosystem: https://gleam.run/

    Taylor - Bicycle trainer: https://amzn.to/3vKgoNw

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    1 hr 15 min
  • Episode 012 - Guest Mohammad Hashemi with Gadget

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Taylor and Karl are joined by the innovative Mohammad Hashemi from Gadget. Mohammad shares his remarkable journey, from starting school in Biochemistry to becoming a key figure at Shopify, where he played a pivotal role in building Shopify Payments and other critical financial services.

    Find out the origins of Gadget, a platform co-founded by Mohammad and Harry, with a mission to scale any software built by developers to infinity. Mohammad delves into the unique aspects of Gadget, its focus on making low-level tools purpose-specific, and its target audience, including Shopify Plus agencies, freelancers, and front-end developers.
    Learn how Gadget draws inspiration from Rails and simplifies the development process, making it more efficient and accessible. Mohammad addresses questions about pricing, sustainability, and Gadget's commitment to its customers.
    Don't miss this episode filled with insights into Gadget's innovative approach to web app development and its impact on the Shopify ecosystem. Join the conversation and explore the possibilities of custom apps with Gadget.
    // Guest Information //
    Follow Mohammad Hashemi Online
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohashemi/
    Twitter (x): https://twitter.com/hashemito
    Sign-up for Gadget: https://app.gadget.dev/auth/signup?utm_source=liquidweekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dec-2023
    Apps Built by Gadget: https://gadget.dev/use-cases/shopify-app-development?utm_source=liquidweekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dec-2023
    // Resources //
    Shopify Metaobjects Custom Data: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/custom-data/metaobjects
    Shopify Metaobjects in Liquid: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/objects/metaobject
    // In the Community //
    Shopify Supply: https://shopify.supply/
    Shopify merchants drive record-high $9.3 billion in Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales: https://news.shopify.com/shopify-merchants-drive-record-high-93-billion-in-black-friday-cyber-monday-sales
    Malicious DMCA takedowns - Rob Freund: https://x.com/RobertFreundLaw/status/1728241683899596844?s=20
    // Changelog //
    Shopify Functions runs logs now include production store executions: https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-functions-run-logs-now-include-production-store-executions
    UI extensions on the Thank you and Order status pages have launched: https://shopify.dev/changelog/ui-extensions-on-the-thank-you-and-order-status-pages-have-launched
    Changelog Schedule tab getting full: https://shopify.dev/changelog/scheduled
    // Picks of the Week //
    Karl: The Muppets Family Christmas 1987 and Ramsey's Trailside restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wq2sUjwmqaXg3EXq7)
    Mohamed: The Lalabu Dad Shirt (https://shop.lalabu.com/collections/dad-shirt/products/dad-shirt-gray)
    Taylor: Bose QuietComfort Headphones (https://amzn.to/3hhdidd)
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    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 011 - Guest Daniel Beck on Effectively Managing Product Data in Shopify

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Taylor and Karl are joined by the dynamic Daniel Beck, CEO of Ablestar, a Shopify app development company known for its popular app, Bulk Product Editor. Daniel shares insights into his journey, experiences during the holiday season, and the tech stack at Ablestar.

    The hosts delve into Daniel's entry into the Shopify ecosystem, driven by curiosity about app development and a desire to explore the Shopify app marketplace. He shares his experience creating the first app, a migration tool from WooCommerce to Shopify, and how Ablestar has since developed five apps, with a focus on the Bulk Product Editor.
    The main segment of the episode revolves around managing product data on Shopify. Daniel outlines a high-level product thinking process that involves transitioning raw data into structured and shaped data for specific channels. He emphasizes the importance of keeping data clean early in the pipeline and the advantages of using metafields over tags for data management.
    // Guest Information //
    Follow Daniel Beck Online
    Twitter: @1danielbeck
    Ablestar: https://ablestar.co/
    Bulk Product Editor: https://apps.shopify.com/bulk-product-editor
    // Resources //

    Tags in Shopify: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/shopify-admin/productivity-tools/using-tags

    Metafields in Shopify: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/custom-data/metafieldsMetaobjects in Shopify: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/custom-data/metaobjects

    In Excel you can now disable the automatic conversion of long product IDs to scientific notation: https://insider.microsoft365.com/en-us/blog/control-data-conversions-in-excel-for-windows-and-mac

    // In the Community //
    Shopify devs and reasons they don't offer a free dev store plan: https://twitter.com/TRPage_dev/status/1724074730381087062?t=HlxXTVn8BRYnJowh6wdukw&s=19
    Significant outage this week the week before BFCM : https://www.shopifystatus.com/incident-details/671
    People unhappy with opt-in required new default for GDPR: https://twitter.com/shanerostad/status/1725120442485125374?t=a-_Ur-NhD-vcEWwdMVANzw&s=19
    // Changelog //
    Webhooks for Metaobjects: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-webhook-topics-added-for-metaobject-events
    UI extensions on Thank you and Order status pages have launched : https://shopify.dev/changelog/ui-extensions-on-the-thank-you-and-order-status-pages-have-launched
    Cart Transform API - Updating lines in the cart (dev preview): https://shopify.dev/changelog/developer-preview-cart-transform-api-updating-lines-in-the-cart
    Hydrogen 2023.10 released (breaking changes): https://shopify.dev/changelog/hydrogen-2023-10-has-been-released
    New fields on the country liquid object: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-fields-on-country-liquid-object
    // Picks //
    URL shortener using Netlify Redirects (Taylor): https://github.com/cassidoo/cass.run
    Desk Treadmill (Karl)
    Klein Bottle (Daniel): https://www.kleinbottle.com/
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    1 hr 11 min
  • Episode 010 - Guest Thomas Kimura on Building an Agency and Launching a Shopify Theme

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by Thomas Kimura, a Shopify developer, founder of Brickspace Lab, and the creator of Paper theme.


    Thomas shares insights into his path into web development, starting with building Tumblr themes and eventually transitioning to Shopify.


    The episode also delves into Thomas's experience with building the Paper theme, including his decision to use the Alpine.js framework and the open-sourcing of a toolkit for developers interested in customizing the theme. Thomas provides valuable insights into handling customer support for theme developers and the submission process for themes in the Shopify Theme Store.


    Join Karl, Taylor, and Thomas as they explore the world of Shopify development, from themes to community collaboration, in this insightful episode.


    To stay updated with the Liquid Weekly Podcast and explore the resources mentioned in the episode, be sure to check out the podcast description for links and details.


    // Guest Information //

    Follow Thomas Online

    Twitter: https://twitter.com/brickspacelab

    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/kimurathomas

    Website: https://brickspacelab.com


    // Resources //

    Submitting a Shopify theme to the theme store: https://shopify.dev/docs/themes/store/review-process/submit-theme


    // In the Community //

    DMCA takedowns: https://twitter.com/tobi/status/1712924152238047379?t=0ANCMakj31rCZWNz6qK2qQ&s=19

    Verbiage between native or headless Shopify: https://x.com/timothypeckover/status/1717582921538634090?s=20

    Negative Reviews on Apps: Developers should respond to it - https://twitter.com/kirplatonov/status/1718969903410008522?t=LWbrUXnKyYNv1PVQWS8lig&s=19


    // Picks of the Week //

    Thomas: Four-day work weeks https://www.gartner.com/en/articles/the-4-day-work-week-explained

    Karl: Pepperidge Farm Outlets https://www.pepperidgefarm.com/where-to-buy/

    Taylor: Level Up Tutorials https://levelup.video/


    // Sign Up for Liquid Weekly //

    Join the conversation and gain more insights by subscribing to Liquid Weekly at https://liquidweekly.com/


    Don't miss out on more Shopify insights—subscribe to the Liquid Weekly Podcast for your weekly dose of developer knowledge.

    1 hr 28 min
  • Episode 009 - Guest Jan Frey and Importance of Building a Personal Brand

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl and Taylor

    welcome Jan Frey, creator of Coding with Jan YouTube channel and
    co-founder of Freemote. Jan shares his valuable experiences
    transitioning from agency work to establishing himself as an independent
    service provider on Shopify.
    The group talks about Jan's journey in building a strong personal brand,
    a pivotal factor in his success. He offers advice on how freelancers
    can land their first clients and the importance of visibility in
    platforms like Shopify. Drawing from his own experiences, Jan provides
    practical tips for those starting their freelance journey, emphasizing
    the role of personal branding in gaining recognition and trust.
    Jan additionally shares the lessons he learned while working in an
    agency, how these experiences shaped his approach to freelance work, and
    his strategies for delivering value to clients on Shopify. He
    highlights the significance of adapting to changing landscapes within
    the Shopify ecosystem.
    The conversation extends to recent developments in Shopify, like the
    acquisition of a major theme provider by a larger company, Shopify
    shifting away from the Experts Marketplace, and explores the
    implications for theme developers and the community at large.
    // Guest Information //
    Follow Jan Online
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@CodingWithJan
    LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/jan-frey/
    Website: https://codingwithjan.com/
    Freemote: https://www.freemote.com/
    // Resources //
    Cart line attributes generator:
    https://ui-elements-generator.myshopify.com/pages/cart-attribute
    Jan's early video on cart line attributes:
    https://www.youtube.com/watch?si=SbRkuDHuke1DsdjQ&v=Vfxlz4Rfnpo&feature=youtu.be
    Updated video: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=UtJ77gcWqaU
    Brad Traversy on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@TraversyMedia
    Luck Sail (Ted Talk):
    https://www.ted.com/talks/tina_seelig_the_little_risks_you_can_take_to_increase_your_luck?language=en
    Springfield Devs (local web dev group in Springfield, MO) -
    https://sgf.dev/
    // In the Community //
    Big brands recently moving to Shopify, Cometeer recently replatformed to
    Shopify: https://x.com/philwinkle/status/1712235649061843089?s=20
    Shopify Expert Marketplace is now gone, replaced by Directory:
    https://www.shopify.com/partners/directory/
    How to Get Listed in New Directory:
    https://help.shopify.com/en/partners/directory/join
    Wecommerce acquires Clean Canvas:
    https://www.businesswire.com/news/home/20230907152888/en/Tiny-Completes-Acquisition-of-Clean-Canvas
    // Picks of the Week //
    Tinnitus Relief - https://mynoise.net
    Instant Coffee for a Quick Start
    The Most Comfortable T-Shirt Taylor Owns:
    https://shop.rainierwatch.com/products/ranger-eco-tee
    // Sign Up for Liquid Weekly //
    Join the conversation and gain more insights by subscribing to Liquid
    Weekly at https://liquidweekly.com/


    1 hr 9 min
  • Episode 008 - Guest Trudy MacNabb and Metaobjects

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by the innovative Trudy MacNabb, who not only heads the Shopify dev agency Up at Five but also co-created the Shopify app Design Packs and pens the insightful Code Shopify blog.

    The trio wades into the intricacies of one of Shopify's newest features, metaobjects, with Trudy sharing her firsthand experience and excitement. They discuss the transformative effect metaobjects can have on creating more dynamic and customizable Shopify stores, and the simplification of complex theme design tasks.
    They also talk AI's growing role in design, especially with tools like Canva, and how these advancements are shaping the development landscape. Trudy highlights how she leverages AI to produce mockups for Design Packs, hinting at a future where AI's role in ecommerce could be as ubiquitous as the products it helps to sell.
    As they unravel the nuts and bolts of Shopify's ecosystem, from AI enhancements to the Ruby Gem for Shopify App development, the hosts provide valuable insights and tips for both seasoned and budding Shopify developers.
    To keep the conversation going and dive deeper into the subjects discussed, check out the resources and links provided, and subscribe to the Liquid Weekly Podcast for your weekly dose of Shopify developer insights.

    // Guest Information //Follow Trudy Online- Twitter (X): https://twitter.com/dear_trudence- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudy-macnabb-7b19104a/- Up at Five: https://www.upatfive.ca/- Design Packs: https://apps.shopify.com/design-packs- Code Shopify Blog: http://www.toomanytabs.xyz/

    // Resources //

    Shopify Metaobjects Custom Data: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/custom-data/metaobjects
    Shopify Metaobjects in Liquid: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/objects/metaobject

    // In the Community //Background replacement tool from Shopify: https://huggingface.co/spaces/Shopify/background-replacement Edit metafield values from the theme editor: https://x.com/liam_at_shopify/status/1707010479304884376?s=20Admin action extensions now generally available https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/admin-action-extensions-ga DMCA takedowns on Shopify Broken: https://twitter.com/JackCulpan/status/1709836780722139607?t=AdxTqWeVsOdss3xRMqM1Lw&s=19

    // Changelog //

    New Liquid section properties and default lazy loading for image tags Themes: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-liquid-section-properties-and-default-lazy-loading-for-image-tagsNew Liquid Features for Better Performance: https://performance.shopify.com/blogs/blog/announcing-new-liquid-features-for-better-web-performanceStorefront API now supports product bundles: https://shopify.dev/changelog/storefront-api-now-supports-product-bundlesEnhancements to range and select input settings: https://shopify.dev/changelog/enhancements-to-range-and-select-input-settings

    // Picks //Screen Studio - General link: https://www.screen.studio/- Affiliate link: https://screenstudio.lemonsqueezy.com/?aff=GkqpdLife in Code (book): https://www.amazon.com/Life-Code-Personal-History-Technology/dp/0374534519

    Canva AI Tools: https://www.canva.com/ai-image-generator/

    // Sign Up for Liquid Weekly //
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    1 hr 26 min
  • Episode 007 - From BigCommerce to Shopify: Overcoming Migration Errors

    In this insightful episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor delve into the intricate process of migrating from BigCommerce to Shopify, spotlighting Karl's recent endeavor in transitioning a client with over 250,000 orders. The narrative unfolds as Karl recounts the hurdles and triumphs experienced during this migration, with a keen focus on the instrumental role of Ruby scripts and tools like Matrixify in facilitating a smooth transition.

    The discourse deepens as they navigate through the technical intricacies involved, shedding light on the meticulous planning and execution required to ensure data integrity and seamless functionality post-migration. Karl, drawing from his hands-on experience, shares invaluable insights into tackling common challenges such as data discrepancies and the pair touches on SEO implications.

    One can't talk about migrations and not talk about SEO. The team talks SEO and the role metaobjects may play in the future as well. Taylor and Karl explore the innovative solutions that helped in not just retaining, but enhancing the SEO metadata amidst the transition, ensuring a solid digital footprint for the online store on its new platform.

    As the dialogue progresses, they also touch upon the future-proofing aspect of migrations, emphasizing the need for a well-thought-out strategy to mitigate potential hiccups, ensuring a robust and scalable e-commerce setup on Shopify.

    // Resource Links //

    Shopify Functions: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/functionsCheckout Extensions: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/checkout-extensions

    Matrixify Shopify app: https://apps.shopify.com/excel-export-import ChatGPT: https://chat.openai.com/

    // Dev Changelog //

    POS UI Extensions: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/pos-extensions/ui-extensions-reference/versions Renderable and Online Store capabilities for metaobjects API: https://shopify.dev/changelog/renderable-and-online-store-capabilities-for-metaobjectsDev Docs - Metaobjects capabilities: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/custom-data/metaobjects/capabilities


    // Picks of the Week //

    Warp Terminal: https://www.warp.dev/ Ollama: https://github.com/jmorganca/ollama

    Don’t forget to subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more insightful discussions and developer resources delivered straight to your inbox: https://liquidweekly.com/

    1 hr 2 min
  • Episode 006 - Guest Harshdeep Hura on Going from Coding on Paper to Building Apps

    Karl and Taylor chat with Harshdeep Singh Hura, Lead App Developer at Theory Digital, open-source author of several Shopify app starter templates and helpful Shopify-specific tools, and now a course creator with his new course How to Create Shopify Apps. 


    Harshdeep talks about how he got his start coding, from writing code on paper to creating an app out of high school that skyrocketed to 4.5+ million users to finally landing in the Shopify space.
    The devs talk about what's happening in the Shopify community, including themes partnering with app developers to promote apps directly in themes. Eventually, the discussion turns towards deployment strategies, exploring the merits and demerits of Shopify CLI for apps versus themes. Harshdeep, with his rich experience, emphasizes the importance of developers choosing what's effective rather than simply adhering to popular choices. As the dialogue progresses, Harshdeep advocates for using the right tools and focusing on one's comfort zone rather than being swayed by popular opinion.

    From open-source tools to opinions about starting in app development and how to choose the right path, Harshdeep provides insights for veteran and novice developers alike with a focus advocating for thinking like an entrepreneur while using one's skills as an engineer.


    // Where to find Harshdeep Online //
    Harshdeep on Github: https://github.com/kinngh
    Harshdeep on Twitter/X: https://x.com/kinngh
    Website: https://harshdeephura.com/
    YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KinnghHeura


    // Resources //
    Themes Partnering with App Devs: https://twitter.com/thommaskelly/status/1697629729631637735?s=20
    Shopify App Name Trademark Issue with "Back in Stock" https://twitter.com/0xfluke/status/1686760912361824257?s=20
    How to Create Shopify Apps: https://gumroad.com/a/25244115/tweldi?utm_campaign=liquid_weekly
    Harshdeep's thoughts on Shopify creating apps that compete with other apps on the app store: https://kinngh.substack.com/p/shopify-stole-my-app-idea
    Mock.shop API: https://mock.shop/
    RunJS: https://runjs.app/
    Shopify.dev Docs AI: https://kapa-widget.vercel.app/widget/shopify 


    *Special shoutout to Patrick Pierre for our first listener-submitted question!

    1 hr 14 min
  • Episode 005 - Shopify Editions Summer 2023 Part 2

    Karl and Taylor talk music and video games, everything from Taylor's limited cultural upbringing and getting to experience classic rock for the first time to the ins and outs of the Nintendo Switch.


    Taylor speaks to building a custom bundler into a Shopify theme and new issues related to applying a discount, including problems with a method that used to work well in the past with URL parameters. In addition to this, another gift with purchase issue when applying a discount doesn't work perfectly and other ways to approach this with customers.


    Karl provides more background on the difficulties involved with a major migration from BigCommerce to Shopify for a merchant with over 250,000 orders.


    Karl and Taylor then dig into Shopify Editions for summer 2023 and what it means for Shopify and app and theme devs.


    // Resources //
    https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023
    Flex sections: https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023#flexible-sections-featured
    B2B Features: https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023#b2b-on-shopify-drives-growth-featured
    Optimize your Shop: https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023#shop-store-updates
    Updates to Shop Minis SDK: https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023#shop-minis-developers 
    New APIs for custom validation at cart and checkout: https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023#checkout-extension-updates-featured 
    APIs to support more than 100 product variants: https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023#product-variants 
    Generated test data for development stores: https://www.shopify.com/editions/summer2023#dev-onboarding-improvements 


    // Changelog // 
    App review summaries: https://shopify.dev/changelog/app-review-summaries
    Preview the one-page checkout, thank you page, and new customer account pages directly in the checkout editor: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/checkout/best-practices/testing-ui-extensions#test-the-extension-in-the-checkout-editor


    // Picks of the Week //
    Matrixify Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/excel-export-import
    Shopify Display: https://shopify.supply/products/display 


    // Other resources discussed //
    Existing Shopify Plus feature, catalogs: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/b2b/catalogs 
    Shop channel: https://apps.shopify.com/shop
    Set up the Shop channel: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/online-sales-channels/shop/setup 
    Blink by Malcolm Gladwell [book]: https://amzn.to/45IfaiH, https://www.amazon.com/Blink-Power-Thinking-Without/dp/0316010669 
    Baymard Institute, ecommerce UX research: https://baymard.com/ 

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Each episode hosts Karl and Taylor discuss the latest news and techniques for Shopify development. Hear about current projects, listen to interviews with developers and take your theme and app…