Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Anne Thomas, co-founder of Design Packs. Anne shares her journey in the Shopify ecosystem, her recent foray into backend development with Supabase and Claude AI, and the launch of her new podcast, Cart to Cart.The conversation dives into the nuances of building with Shopify's flexible theme blocks, managing design systems, and the realities of using AI for coding and QA. Anne also discusses her community-building efforts with "Women Unified in Commerce".STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe to Liquid Weekly for more expert insights: https://liquidweekly.com/EPISODE HIGHLIGHTS Anne's Background & Side Projects: From starting with Shopify themes in 2014 to building a horse-riding tracking app. Cart to Cart Podcast: Anne introduces her new podcast co-hosted with Trudy McNabb, Brenda Storer, and Diana Birsan. Women Unified in Commerce: Insights into the grassroots community meetups Anne and Trudy host in Toronto. Developer vs. Merchant Feedback: How the Design Packs team navigates and balances feedback. Theme Blocks & Design Systems: A deep dive into Shopify's flexible blocks, modern theme architecture, and CSS overrides. AI in the Dev Workflow: The realities of using AI tools like Claude and Cursor's Bugbot for writing code and PR reviews.FIND ANNE ONLINE & RESOURCES LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/annethomas8/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/alfalfaanne Design Packs: https://design-packs.com/ Cart to Cart Podcast: https://cart2cartpodcast.com Women Unified in Commerce: LinkedIn Group TIMESTAMPS 00:00 - Introduction & Anne's Background 03:30 - Building with Supabase & Claude AI 08:40 - The "Cart to Cart" Podcast 30:30 - "Women Unified in Commerce" Meetups 37:50 - Balancing Merchant and Developer Feedback 43:30 - Navigating Shopify's Flexible Theme Blocks 50:15 - Design Systems & CSS Overrides in Themes 58:15 - AI Realities: Coding, QA, and Automated PR Reviews 01:09:40 - Dev Changelog Highlights 01:14:10 - Picks of the WeekDEV CHANGELOG ActionBar removed on mobile: TitleBar primary action now renders as an icon button - https://shopify.dev/changelog/primary-action-icon-replaces-actionbar-on-mobile New CSS variable for mobile safe area insets - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-css-variable-for-mobile-safe-area-insets Automated testing for Shopify UI extensions with @shopify/ui-extensions-tester - https://shopify.dev/changelog/automated-testing-for-shopify-ui-extensions-with-shopify-ui-extensions-tester New discount fields in the Storefront API's cart types - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-discount-fields-in-the-storefront-cart-graphql-api Shopify AI Toolkit: Connect your AI tools to the Shopify platform - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-ai-toolkit-connect-your-ai-tools-to-the-shopify-platform Shopify Scripts will be deprecated on June 30, 2026 - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-scripts-will-be-deprecated-on-june-30-2026 (non-dev) Checkout Blocks: Order value limits available on all plans - https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/checkout-blocks-order-value-limits-available-on-all-plansPICKS OF THE WEEK Karl: Simple Truth low-carb crisp crackers and reading the book Dune. Anne: Swapping the morning doomscroll for a daily crossword puzzle. Try https://www.dictionary.com/games/crossword to start. Taylor: Taking the kids to see The Super Mario Bros. Movie.

In this episode, Jordan Finneran, founder of Pimsical and Shopify Build Award winner, shares his journey into Shopify app development and his deep expertise in Shopify POS and inventory management.Discover the challenges of retail operations, the impact of Stocky's upcoming deprecation, and how developers can leverage Cloudflare and Shopify Flow to build powerful, scalable apps for merchants.Keep up with the latest in Shopify Development NewsSubscribe to the Liquid Weekly Newsletter - https://liquidweekly.com/Timestamps00:00 The "Pause" vs. "POS" Debate01:00 Welcome & Introduction of Award-Winning Guest02:37 Pimsical: The Origin of the Name04:25 Jordan's Origin Story: Bitten by the Shopify Bug07:23 The Evolution of the Shopify Platform09:30 Strategies for Keeping Up with API Changes11:41 The Apps: Warehouse Integration and StockTake15:10 Why Stocky is Going Away & Its Impact on Retail19:50 Realities of Retail Inventory Management22:25 Organizing Local POS Meetups for Merchants28:20 Automating Tasks with Shopify Flow35:20 Why AI and Inventory Data Don't Mix (Yet)38:35 Building Apps on Cloudflare Workers and D147:20 The Deprecation of Stocky & Planning for August54:05 Shopify Dev Changelog01:01:40 Picks of the Week & Closing ThoughtsDev ChangelogShop Minis February 2026 update - LinkFlow getting article and market data - LinkRun POS apps offline! - LinkRemoved Checkout ID from checkout and order webhooks - Link[action required] inventorySetScheduledChanges mutation is being removed with no replacement - Link[action required] Clearer standards for app listing images - Link[action required] ShopifyQL returns fields deprecated and replaced with sales reversals fields - LinkCheckout and Customer Account UI extensions available by default in new development shops - LinkPicks of the WeekTaylor - The Starship and the Stone book series - LinkKarl - Lego excavator 60420 - LinkJordan - Altera, Shopify app alternative to Matrixify and supporting more data types - LinkResourcesShopify Developer Documentation - https://shopify.dev/Shopify POS Development Resources - https://shopify.dev/docs/posCloudflare Workers - https://workers.cloudflare.com/Find Jordan OnlineWebsite - https://www.pimsical.app/LinkedIn - https://www.linkedin.com/in/jordanfinneran/Twitter(X) - https://x.com/JordanFinnersKey TopicsEvolution of the Shopify platform and GraphQLNavigating the complexities of retail inventory and POSThe upcoming deprecation of the Stocky appLeveraging Cloudflare Workers and D1 for app hostingBuilding deep integrations using Shopify Flow

In this episode, Karl and Taylor sit down with Scott Austin, owner of the San Diego-based Shopify agency Jade Puma. Scott shares his journey from previous career at Microsoft to building an agency that thrives on efficiency, radical honesty, and zero red tape.We dig into Scott's unique agency model. He strictly bills hourly in arrears, refuses to do fixed-bid contracts or scopes of work, and only works directly with decision-makers. Scott also breaks down his content marketing strategy via his own show, the Shopify Solutions Podcast, and explains how he standardizes client builds using custom apps and themes.Episode Highlights The "Leaf in a Stream" Philosophy: Scott discusses his self-awareness as a business owner and why avoiding bureaucracy makes him highly effective. Hourly Billing & No Contracts: Scott completely abandoned fixed-price projects and scopes of work to eliminate scope creep. He notes that this decision doubled his revenue. Standardizing Processes: Standardizing on specific themes and building custom internal apps saves hours of development time per store. The Truth About AI: Scott views artificial intelligence as a powerful daily tool. However, he emphasizes that it currently possesses "zero intelligence" and is not a threat to his job.Find Scott Online Email: scott@jadepuma.com Website: https://jadepuma.com Podcast: https://www.shopifysolutionspodcast.comTimestamps 00:00 - Introduction 03:50 - Scott's Origin Story: From Microsoft to Shopify 11:50 - Defining Freelance vs. Agency 16:50 - Why Small Agencies and Direct Decision-Makers Win 22:00 - Content Marketing & The Shopify Solutions Podcast 30:00 - Scott's Perspective on AI and the Future of Tech 35:35 - Agency Best Practices & Tool Standardization 42:40 - Pricing Strategy: Hourly Billing in Arrears 50:15 - Dev Changelog Highlights 54:15 - Picks of the WeekDev Changelog [action required] Reduced metafield value sizes - https://shopify.dev/changelog/reduced-metafield-value-sizes Use the Admin API and bulk operations in Shopify CLI - https://shopify.dev/changelog/use-the-admin-api-and-bulk-operations-in-shopify-cli Improved app logs and monitoring - https://shopify.dev/changelog/improved-app-logs-and-monitoring Shopify-account web component for storefronts - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-account-web-component-for-storefronts Webhook subscriptions now support a name field for identification - https://shopify.dev/changelog/webhook-subscriptions-now-support-a-name-field-for-identificationPicks of the Week Karl: The sci-fi movie "Good Luck, Have Fun, Don't Die" - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt1341338/ Scott: Metaobject Pages, a feature from 2023 that simplifies dynamic page building and content sorting - https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/custom-data/metaobjects/connecting-to-your-online-store/webpages Taylor: Cloudflare Workers, which are proving highly effective for small projects and AI integrations - https://workers.cloudflare.com/Stay ConnectedSubscribe to Liquid Weekly for more expert insights: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page recap Taylor's trip to New York City for the exclusive Shopify Winter Editions meetup. They break down the "Agentic Commerce" hype, the realities of the new Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), and why the best way to optimize for AI is actually just using Standard Category Metafields.The episode features on-the-ground interviews with key Shopify staff members, including Liam Griffin, Darius (Senior Product Lead, Dev Platform), and Eitan (Shopify Flow team), offering deep dives into the new developer tools, Shop Minis, and the future of Shopify Flow.Interviews & Highlights Liam Griffin: Discusses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for developers, using AI for mundane tasks like REST-to-GraphQL migration, and the "Pokemon generation" explosion of Shop Minis (including a virtual sommelier!). Darius: Breaks down the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), how the Catalog API works with agents, and why "Agentic Engine Optimization" isn't about hacks—it's about clean data and taxonomy. Eitan: Covers the "Flow 3.0" feel with new Sidekick-generated workflows, the highly anticipated testing layer, and moving toward declarative UIs.Timestamps00:00 Introduction, Stickers, and Winter Storm Stories06:40 Taylor’s NYC Editions Trip Recap20:45 Key Takeaways: Agentic Commerce & UCP Realities31:00 Live Demo: Shopify Flow Sidekick Generation & Testing Layer38:30 Developer Tip: Running Queries from Dev Docs in GraphiQL43:00 Interview: Liam Griffin (Dev MCP, Shop Minis, Dev Forums)55:20 Interview: Darius (Universal Commerce Protocol, Metaobject Limits, Catalog API)01:07:50 Interview: Eitan (Shopify Flow Updates)01:20:30 Dev Changelog Highlights01:25:00 Picks of the WeekDev Changelog New article list input settings for themes: Link Migrate metafields with Shopify App Import custom data definitions: Link [Action Required] Shop Minis development now requires partner account permissions: Link [Action Required] Standardization of asset_url version params: Link Shopify App extensions now support Admin and Theme App Extensions: Link [Action Required] Ensuring POS UI extension stability by hardening callback handling: LinkPicks of the Week Karl: MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge – An interactive live-action game that turns the water park lodge into a questing adventure. Taylor: DJI Mic 3 – Wireless microphones that offer professional audio quality and ease of use for field recordings and interviews.Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page sit down with Farid Mosumov, a Shopify app developer and one of the first to release a Shop Mini, to explore the new frontier of the Shop app ecosystem.Farid shares his journey from building Shopify competitors in PHP to becoming a full-time Shopify app developer in the Netherlands. He pulls back the curtain on the "Shop Minis" early access program, explaining how developers can leverage this new surface to improve discoverability for merchants. He discusses the technical stack (Cloudflare Workers, OpenAI), the "hidden" nature of Minis currently, and why this is a massive opportunity for developers to rethink how they drive sales.Support HeroesFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, Support Heroes, check out: https://thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=liquid_weekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorships The leading outsourced customer support service for Shopify apps, helping developers focus on building while they handle the tickets.Find Farid Masumov OnlineTwitter (X): https://x.com/faridmovsumovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridmovsumov/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCLzQ6NcHTYxwRCZDHn1PbPA Website: https://craftshift.com/Shopify Apps: https://apps.shopify.com/partners/craftshiftShop Mini App: https://shop.app/mini/find-your-colorsRankbase.io: https://rankbase.io/ Timestamps00:00 Introduction and Support Heroes Sponsor Ad02:00 Welcome and Introduction of Farid Masumov05:08 Farid’s Origin Story: From PHP to Shopify App Dev11:40 The Tech Stack: Laravel, React, and AI Tools15:00 Using AI for Coding vs. Marketing20:45 Getting Started with Shop Minis (Thanks to Harshdeep!)23:00 What are Shop Minis? Strategy and Discovery26:30 Ideation: How to Build for the Shop App Consumer31:50 The Early Access Experience & Working with Shopify Product Managers37:00 The Importance of Standard Category Metafields46:00 Infrastructure & Costs: Cloudflare Workers and OpenAI53:25 Dev Changelog Highlights55:50 Picks of the WeekResourcesShop Minis announcement: https://www.shopify.com/blog/shop-minis-a-new-era-of-immersive-commerceShop Minis Documentation: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/shop-minisDev Community Forums: https://community.shopify.dev/c/shop-minis/33 Harshdeep Post: https://x.com/kinngh/status/1981088833903972531?s=20 Dev Changelog[Action Required] Customer marketing URL fields now require write access: https://shopify.dev/changelog/customer-marketing-url-fields-now-require-write-accessDiscount functions API now supports rejecting discount codes: https://shopify.dev/changelog/discount-rejection-support-for-discount-functionsVenmo and PayPal are now treated as separate payment methods: https://shopify.dev/changelog/venmo-and-paypal-are-now-treated-as-separate-payment-methods Picks of the WeekKarl: Russell Stover Sugar-Free Peppermint Patties – A keto-friendly indulgence for when you need a sweet treat.Farid: Custom Data Declarations & Admin Intents – Using Metaobjects and Admin Intents to create fast, native-feeling editing experiences within embedded apps.Taylor: Ninja Creami – An ice cream maker that lets you control ingredients (and mix-ins!) for high-quality frozen desserts at home.Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this special edition of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Eytan Seidman, VP of Product at Shopify, to discuss the major announcements from Winter Editions '26. Eytan reveals how Shopify is rewiring the platform to be fully AI-native, democratizing access to the Catalog MCP for building agentic shopping experiences, and introducing App Intents for Sidekick, allowing apps to register capabilities that Sidekick can invoke directly from merchant queries.The group also dives deep into the "boring but powerful" platform updates, including massive improvements to Bulk Operations concurrency, advanced filtering and increased limits for Metaobjects, and the shift to server-side rendering for Shopify.dev.Find Eytan Seidman OnlineLinkedIn: / eytanseidman Twitter (X): / eytan Timestamps00:00 Teaser: App Intents & Sidekick Capabilities00:41 Intro & Welcome01:24 Introducing Eytan Seidman, VP of Product at Shopify02:51 High-Level Overview of Winter Editions '26 Updates05:31 AI-Native Platform: Dev Assistant & MCP Server Updates11:57 Technical Deep Dive: Shopify.dev moving to Server-Side Rendering (Remix)16:38 Catalog MCP: Democratizing Agentic Shopping Experiences23:39 App Intents for Sidekick: Registering Tools & Context30:30 Merchant Control & Privacy in Sidekick Extensions39:16 Boring Updates: Bulk Operations Improvements (Concurrency & Mutation Support)42:40 Boring Updates: Metaobjects (Advanced Filtering & Increased Limits)51:13 Eytan’s Top 3 Takeaways for Developers54:20 OutroResourcesShopify Editions: https://www.shopify.com/editionsMetaobjects Documentation: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/cu...Bulk Operations API: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/bu...Model Context Protocol (MCP): https://modelcontextprotocol.io/Dev ChangelogThe hosts and Eytan discuss the following updates from the Winter Editions '26 release:AI-Native Dev Platform: The Dev Assistant and Dev MCP Server now cover the entire platform, including generating Checkout UI Extensions, modifying TOML files, and utilizing the latest Polaris components.Shopify.dev Server-Side Rendering: The documentation site has moved to server-side rendering (using Remix) to improve crawler access and performance for AI agents.Catalog MCP: Developers now have access to the full catalog of products across the merchant base (normalized and searchable) to build agentic shopping experiences.App Intents for Sidekick: Apps can now register "tools" and capabilities that Sidekick can invoke based on natural language merchant queries (e.g., "Show me my recent campaign stats").Bulk Operations Improvements:Now supports all mutations. Concurrency increased to allow up to 5 operations per API client per shop simultaneously.New query to check the status of all running bulk operations.Metaobject Enhancements: Advanced Filtering: Query metaobjects by value ranges on metafields (e.g., filter testimonials by date range). Increased Limits: Separate pools for apps—each app can create up to 128 definitions with up to 1 million entries each.Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Roberto Senabre, co-founder of the Shopify app Orbe, to discuss the complexities of Shopify Markets and internationalization.Roberto shares his journey from starting a plant-based leather brand on WooCommerce to becoming a "Shopify Markets fanboy" after realizing the struggles of managing localized experiences. He explains how Orbe solves the critical issue of directing international shoppers to the correct localized storefront without negatively impacting SEO or UX.HookdeckFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, Hookdeck, check out https://hookdeck.com/?utm_source=LWPodcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_id=LWAdSlot Find Roberto Senabre Online- Orbe: https://apps.shopify.com/orbe- Twitter (X): https://x.com/robertosenabre- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senabre/ Timestamps- 00:00 Introduction and Hookdeck Sponsor Ad- 02:40 Welcome and Introduction of Roberto Senabre from Orbe- 05:25 Roberto’s Background: From 12-year-old Coder to Merchant- 08:30 The Birth of Orbe and Discovering Shopify Markets- 11:20 The Vision of Shopify Markets: Beyond Just Countries- 13:45 The Pain of "Expansion Stores" vs. Single Store Markets- 19:00 Technical Pitfall 1: Not Using Proper Liquid/JS Routes Objects- 22:45 Technical Pitfall 2: Confusing Markets with Storefronts (The "Rest of World" Mistake)- 26:30 Technical Pitfall 3: Hard-Coding Full URLs in Content- 30:30 Technical Pitfall 4: Manually Editing Hreflang Tags (Don't do it!)- 32:30 Technical Pitfall 5: Using Visual-Only Currency Converter Apps- 33:40 Technical Pitfall 6: Automatic Redirection vs. SEO Crawlers- 35:50 When to Use Expansion Stores vs. Markets- 38:00 Orbe’s Tech Stack: PHP, Vanilla JS, and Web Components- 44:50 Dev Changelog Highlights- 50:40 Picks of the WeekResources- Orbe Geolocation: https://orbe.app/install/liquidweekly- Orbe Affiliate Program: http://orbe.app/affiliates/liquidweekly- Hookdeck: https://hookdeck.com/- Common issues on Markets: https://orbe.app/blogs/blog/shopify-markets-mistakes- Expansion stores vs one single store: https://orbe.app/blogs/blog/shopify-expansion-stores-vs-shopify-marketsDev Changelog- New: Unlisted Product Status - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-unlisted-product-status- Improved concurrency handling in the Cart AJAX API and Storefront Cart -GraphQL API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/improved-concurrency-handling-in-the-cart-ajax-api-and-storefront-cart-graphql-api- Updated online store promotion app store requirement - https://shopify.dev/changelog/updated-online-store-promotion-app-store-requirement- Increased limits in metafield and metaobject definitions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/increased-limits-for-metafields-and-metaobjects- [action required] Bulk operations group objects default changed to false - https://shopify.dev/changelog/bulk-operations-group-objects-default-changed-to-false- Built for Shopify apps get priority visibility across the Shopify App Store - https://shopify.dev/changelog/built-for-shopify-apps-get-priority-visibility-across-the-shopify-app-store- The cartDiscountCodeUpdate mutation now requires the discountCodes field - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-cartdiscountcodeupdate-mutation-now-requires-the-discountcodes-fieldPicks of the Week- Karl: Chronometer - A free nutrition, calorie, and macro tracking app with a great food library and barcode scanner. https://cronometer.com/ - Roberto: RFC for Shopify Storefront Standard events: https://x.com/benjaminsehl/status/1982862575298838983 - Taylor: Ashland High School Football - Celebrating local team making it to the first round of the playoffs.Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Dylan Pierce, founder of Verdict Software and a fraud expert, who helps determine if the hosts are "imposters." Dylan details his journey to creating the Shopify app Real ID, which uses deeper verification to combat false positives, deter "friendly fraud," and help merchants win chargebacks, emphasizing how Shopify Flow is essential for building custom fraud rules, such as ID verification for specific items in certain regions.The conversation also covers Dylan's technical preference for Node in a mono-repo architecture, the threat of AI-driven spoofing and the need for digital IDs, how Claude's "Plan Mode" has dramatically increased productivity, and the latest Shopify Changelog updates, including the new Admin Intents API.Find Dylan OnlineWebsite: https://dylanjpierce.com/Verdict: https://getverdict.com/Real ID Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/real-idTwitter(X): https://x.com/ctrlaltdylanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanpierce/Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:45 Welcome and Introduction of Fraud Expert Dylan Pierce09:00 Dylan’s Background in Fraud Detection at RVshare11:35 Tiny House?13:40 Tech Stack and Language Preferences15:20 Real ID vs. Shopify's Fraud Analysis19:30 False Positives and the Black Box of Shopify's Fraud System26:15 Digital IDs and the Future of AI Spoofing28:20 Managing Multiple Apps with a Mono-Repo and AWS33:00 Thoughts on Shopify's Next-Gen Dev Platform38:50 Using AI with Development51:00 How Shopify Fraud Analysis is Changing1:04:28 Dev Changelog1:10:10 Picks of the WeekResourcesMock Bridge (Dylan's own local testing strategy): https://x.com/ctrlaltdylan/status/1978458949176164427 RVshare: https://rvshare.com/Sneaker Bot Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/10/15/style/sneaker-bots.htmlHelium: https://heliumdev.com/Dev Changelog- Introducing the admin intents API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-the-admin-intents-api- [action required] Upcoming Markets pricing support for Draft Order checkouts - https://shopify.dev/changelog/upcoming-markets-pricing-support-for-draft-order-checkouts- Duplicate themes with the Admin GraphQL API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/duplicate-themes-with-the-admin-graphql-api- Polaris unified web components are now stable - https://shopify.dev/changelog/polaris-unified-web-components-are-now-stable- Shopify.dev MCP Now Supports More APIs - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopifydev-mcp-now-supports-more-apis- Themes now use one industry tag for better search results - https://shopify.dev/changelog/themes-now-use-one-industry-tag-for-better-search-resultsPicks of the WeekKarl: Rocket Dreams by Christian Davenport: https://amzn.to/3KWoVorDylan: Dark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_(TV_series) Taylor: Garmin Bounce Watch: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/714945/ Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Dave Warrington, a senior demo engineer at Shopify. The conversation explores various aspects of development within the Shopify ecosystem, particularly focusing on Liquid, demo engineering, and the evolution of theme development. Dave shares his journey into the development world, his experiences at Shopify, and insights into performance considerations when working with Liquid. The trio also discuss the importance of community engagement, public speaking, and the latest updates in the Shopify changelog, including new developer tools and features.Find Dave OnlineWebsite: https://ellodave.dev/LinkedIn: / david-warrington Twitter(X): https://x.com/warringtondavid ResourcesNick Weselman's Next Gen Developer Platform migration video: https://x.com/ShopifyDevs/status/1962... Horizon theme (now open source): https://github.com/Shopify/horizonBuilding Sections schemas with JS: https://ellodave.dev/blog/article/bui... ESBuild Plugin Liquid Schemas: https://www.npmjs.com/package/esbuild... Shopify Schema Utils: https://www.npmjs.com/package/shopify...Leeds Shopify Partners Meetup details: https://partnersnorthmeetup.uk/produc... Dev ChangelogSetting permitsSkuSharing argument to false when creating a fulfillment service returns an error - https://shopify.dev/changelog/setting...Next-Gen developer platform now available to all app developers - https://shopify.dev/changelog/next-ge...Build an Announcement Bar Extension for the Thank You page or Customer Account Pages - https://shopify.dev/changelog/build-a...@inContext directive supports visitor consent for privacy-compliant checkouts - https://shopify.dev/changelog/inconte...Global HS code is now supported in GraphQL Admin API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/country...Picks of the WeekKarl: "Danger UXB" by James Owen (book about WWII bomb disposal)Dave: Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Definitive EditionTaylor: Andrea Morone's Attributes Pro and SupaEasy App for payment method-based discountsTimestamps00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:02 Dave Warrington's Journey into Development04:52 Exploring Liquid and Its Applications07:49 The Role of a Demo Engineer at Shopify11:01 Building Internal Tools and Demos13:32 The Benefits of Using JavaScript in Liquid Development17:01 Theme Development: Agency vs. Public Themes20:11 Understanding Theme Blocks and Their Limitations23:16 Navigating the Challenges of Theme Blocks25:52 Feedback on Theme Development and User Experience28:49 Liquid Hacks and Best Practices34:30 Exploring Visible If in Shopify36:04 The Evolution of Theme Development39:23 Performance Considerations in Liquid41:17 Best Practices for Liquid Coding47:27 The Growth of Shopify's Platform51:14 Public Speaking and Community Engagement54:30 The Importance of In-Person Interactions01:01:57 Dev changelog01:06:07 Picks of the weekSign Up for Liquid Weekly:Don't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor reconnect after Taylor's anniversary trip to Barcelona, diving into their latest Shopify development work including theme blocks, app development challenges, and the evolving AI tooling landscape.Episode Highlights:Taylor's experience transitioning from sections/blocks to theme blocks and the mental shift requiredKarl's EtherCycle app development progress and webhook filtering solutionsDiscussion of AI coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro, and GPT-5 comparisonsTaylor's Barcelona travel stories and balancing client work while on vacationThe challenges merchants face adapting to theme blocks in themes like HorizonKarl's clever solution for filtering Shopify webhooks per shop to reduce infrastructure overheadFour-year anniversary milestone for the Liquid Weekly newsletterTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Barcelona recap15:30 - Theme blocks learning curve and documentation28:45 - AI coding tools comparison and workflow35:20 - App development updates and webhook solutions45:10 - Travel work-life balance and client management52:30 - Shopify Dev Changelog57:00 - Picks of the WeekResources:Horizon theme (now open source) - https://github.com/Shopify/horizon Jan's Horizon customization video - https://www.shopifyacademy.com/video-learn-theme-customization-with-theme-blocks/2303629 Shopify customize webhook filters - https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/webhooks/customize/filters Raycast - https://raycast.com/?via=taylor Warp terminal - https://app.warp.dev/referral/2WY6RV Kiro AI coding tool - https://kiro.dev/ Claude Code - https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code Cursor CLI - https://cursor.com/en/cli Dev Changelog:Request app reviews in admin with the new Reviews API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/request-app-reviews-in-admin-with-the-new-reviews-api New: Support for nested cart lines - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-support-for-nested-cart-lines [action required] _tracking_consent, _landing_page, _orig_referrer cookies will no longer be set - https://shopify.dev/changelog/trackingconsent-landingpage-origreferrer-cookies-will-no-longer-be-set [action required] _shopify_y and _shopify_s cookies will no longer be set - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopifyy-and-shopifys-cookies-will-no-longer-be-set [action required] Deprecation of the checkout_and_accounts_configurations/update webhook - https://shopify.dev/changelog/deprecation-of-checkoutandaccountsconfigurationsupdate-webhook Picks of the Week:Karl: Taylor (awwwww)Taylor: Kindle Paperwhite - https://amzn.to/3UL74CB Sign Up for Liquid Weekly:Don't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

Hosts Karl and Taylor are joined by Patrick Pierre, who shares his transformative journey from being a pharmacy major to becoming a successful Shopify developer and YouTuber.Patrick touches on the challenges and insights he gained while transitioning into the tech world, the importance of leveraging AI in content creation, and his current focus on app development. He emphasizes the value of community and consistency in both his YouTube channel and his development projects, providing listeners with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for their own journeys.TakeawaysLiving on a budget and saving money can provide the freedom to pursue passions without financial stress.Attending industry events is crucial for networking and learning about the developer community.Introverts can develop social skills through practice and by engaging in activities like dance classes.Self-discipline is key to personal growth and achieving goals, as highlighted by Patrick's experiences.Fitness doesn't require daily gym visits; three workouts a week can be sufficient for maintaining health.Eating well is essential for energy and motivation, impacting overall productivity.The Shopify change log includes important updates that developers need to be aware of for app development.Recommendations for personal growth include reading influential books and engaging in community activities.Finding balance in life and work is essential for long-term success and happiness.Timestamps00:00 Introduction08:59 From Pharmacy to Development: A Life Change17:03 The Journey into Shopify Development24:58 Leveraging AI in Content Creation29:08 Transitioning to App Development36:01 Building a Shopify App: Insights and Challenges41:36 Navigating Time Management and Focus44:32 Living on a Budget and Financial Planning45:16 Building Community in the Developer Space48:44 The Importance of Networking and Learning49:50 Overcoming Introversion and Social Skills52:56 Self-Discipline and Personal Growth56:07 Fitness Routines and Healthy Living01:04:21 The Change Log and Shopify Updates01:08:41 Picks of the Week: Recommendations and InsightsFind Patrick OnlineYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@codethatconverts LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-pierre-856972149/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Pierre_WebDev Website: https://www.patrickpierre.dev/ ResourcesHow AI is changing software engineering at Shopify with Farhan Thawar: https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/how-ai-is-changing-software-engineeringDeepSeek: https://chat.deepseek.comDev Changelog[action required] New Built for Shopify requirements for marketing apps – Effective July 1, 2025 - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-built-for-shopify-requirements-for-marketing-apps-effective-july-1-2025[action required] POS UI Extensions 2025-07 update - https://shopify.dev/changelog/pos-ui-extensions-2025-07-update[action required] Changes to Cart token format for AJAX and Storefront GraphQL Cart APIs - https://shopify.dev/changelog/changes-to-cart-token-format-for-ajax-and-storefront-graphql-cart-apisOrder cancellation now supports refunds to store credit - https://shopify.dev/changelog/ordercancel-mutation-now-supports-refunds-to-store-creditRequest app reviews in admin with the new Reviews API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/request-app-reviews-in-admin-with-the-new-reviews-apiPicks of the WeekKarl - Dungeon Crawler book seriesPatrick - Pomodoro Timer and Captivate Vanessa EdwardsTaylor - Evo TLV2 Air Tent and Instant Canopy TentsSign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

Karl and Taylor share their experiences from Editions.dev conference, diving into app development insights, Shopify transitions, and the power of community networking. They discuss APIs, GraphQL, memorable conference food, and reflect on the ever-evolving tech industry. This episode covers the entire Editions.dev WEEK experience.Timestamps00:00 - Personal Anecdotes and Parenting Fails02:27 - Conference Experiences and Networking07:24 - Food Adventures and Family Life07:31 - Personal Life Adjustments10:14 - Camping Adventures and Family Time13:38 - Children's Activities and Parenting Challenges18:12 - Work Updates and App Development Challenges29:47 - Reflections on Editions.dev and Networking30:51 - Tectonic Event Highlights34:02 - Food and Networking Experiences37:24 - Insights from Speakers and Talks41:24 - Approaching Conferences with a New Mindset42:38 - Day of the Editions Party48:30 - Navigating the Event and Meeting New People54:26 - Reflections on Food and Social Interactions57:51 - The Perfect Team: Collaboration and Resource Sharing58:55 - Exciting Workshops and Talks01:00:04 - Community Engagement: Awards and Recognition01:00:59 - Interactive Learning: Round Tables and AMAs01:01:50 - The Future of Shopping: AI and Omni-Channel Strategies01:04:24 - Networking and Community Value01:06:24 - Quality Content Creation: Interviews and Video Production01:09:19 - Engaging with Industry Leaders01:28:49 - Shopify Editions: New Releases and Innovations01:35:47 - Picks of the weekResourcesShopify Editions Summer '25: shopify.com/editions/summer2025Driving Game Breakdown: x.com/tobi/status/1933176858985771367Editions.dev video playlist - https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=-oWo6Krbv6s&list=PLvQF73bM4-5Wr_LdFZkrXqD9hpGhl8pjoPicks of the WeekKarl: Studio GhibliTaylor: Nintendo Switch and Nintendo 64 subscriptionSubscribe to Liquid WeeklyGet expert insights and tips delivered to your inbox: liquidweekly.com