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Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development
Hosted by Karl Meisterheim · EN
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 development skills to another level.
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Taylor Built a Full Shopify Brand with AI in One Afternoon
3d ago01:05:21Tap to summarizeEpisode 071 – Taylor Built a Full Shopify Brand with AI in One AfternoonKarl and Taylor compare how Claude, Codex, and Cursor behave differently when building Shopify discount and checkout UI extensions, and dig into why testing against a real dev store is still such a pain point. Taylor also walks through spinning up a complete fictitious coffee shop brand, theme, and metaobject data model with Claude Design and Claude Code for his recent DEV conference talk on metaobjects, and shares how a Shopify theme store change quietly broke his Shop Info app. Plus: a major new identity verification requirement for Shopify Partners requesting collaborator access, updates to app pricing limits and review policy, and this week's picks.---SponsorShopify Partner Program / Shopify Supply Dev Mode collection – Shopify's apparel and gear line built for developers. Check it out at shopify.supply and get 15% off your first order with code LIQUID.---Subscribe to Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/---Timestamps00:00 – Cold open: Shopify dev store UX rant00:25 – Intro & welcome back04:55 – Client work: rebuilding a Shopify Script as a Function overnight06:04 – AI subscriptions: Claude, Codex, and Cursor compared07:06 – Why Claude and Codex architect extensions so differently13:21 – The case for ephemeral, on-demand dev stores19:49 – Sponsor: Shopify Partner Program / Supply Dev Mode collection21:01 – How the Shopify Dev MCP has improved over the past year24:53 – Using Claude Design for client mockups and brand guides27:07 – Does AI ever really "one-shot" a build?29:08 – Building a fictitious coffee shop brand for a DEV conference talk42:59 – Shopify breaks Shop Info's theme store tracking48:26 – Taylor's whirlwind two-week conference plan51:45 – Dev Changelog roundup59:12 – Picks of the Week1:04:46 – Wrap-up--- Dev Changelog⚠️ Identity verification requirement for Shopify Partners - https://shopify.dev/changelog/identity-verification-for-partners – New identity verification (potentially photo ID or business details) is being required for partners requesting Collaborator access to stores. Action required, especially for agencies and support teams handling collab requests.App pricing updates - https://shopify.dev/changelog/app-pricing-more-plans-no-charge-plan-testing-and-negative-and-fractional-app-events – Public app plans increased from 4 to 8, private plans increased from 10 to 15 per app, plus new app billing events now supported via the API.App Store review policy update - https://shopify.dev/changelog/updated-app-store-requirements-13-always-use-honest-and-transparent-review-practices – Shopify is targeting incentivized and fraudulent review practices, with penalties including review removal, delisting, or partner account suspension. Also introducing logic to better detect fake/untrusted reviews.Shop Mini updates for June - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shop-minis-may-june-2026-update – Multiple updates worth checking out for anyone building Shop Minis.---Picks of the WeekKarl: His parents' basement – A nostalgia-fueled pick after finding childhood relics (cassette tapes, old CDs, toys, and even his original birth certificate) still sitting in storage.Taylor: Frankenmuth, Michigan - https://www.bronners.com – A small Bavarian-themed town home to Bronner's, a massive year-round Christmas store, and now an annual "Christmas in July" family tradition.
Transcribe →070 - How to Actually Win Shopify DotDev Week | Trudy MacNabb
2w ago00:57:39Tap to summarizeTrudy MacNabb joins Karl and Taylor for a full DotDev week preview and a Toronto survival guide. If you're heading to Shopify's DotDev in July, this is your map: what's actually happening across the week, how to get around the city, where to eat, and which partner events are worth your time, including Brightwork, the Thursday event Taylor and SWYM are throwing to fill the gap left by Tectonic. And if you can't make it this year, Karl, Taylor, and Trudy walk through it so you can follow along from home.SponsorThe Support Heroes: https://www.thesupportheroes.com/Subscribe to Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips. Subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/Find Trudy MacNabb OnlineDesign Packs: https://design-packs.com/LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/trudy-macnabb-7b19104a/Twitter/X: https://x.com/dear_trudenceTimestamps(00:00) Cold open(00:38) Intros and welcoming Trudy MacNabb(02:15) Trudy's background and the Co-Shopify blog(07:39) What to expect from DotDev week(08:47) DotDev overview: two days, plus Shopify Summit the same week(13:20) Tracking every event: SDA Toronto.dev and Pimsical(15:19) Trudy's Toronto guide: food, coffee, and the map planner(16:59) Getting around: biking, Bike Share Toronto, and e-bikes(22:23) TTC, tap-to-pay, and the Transit app(28:00) Airport to the city: Uber, the train, and the UP Express(33:43) Money tips: cards, foreign transaction fees, and cash(35:22) The partner events worth your time (Sunday to Wednesday)(41:53) Thursday: the SDA x SWYM run and Brightwork(42:25) Brightwork: filling the Tectonic gap at The East Room(47:38) The frat party and other after-hours events(52:00) Networking tips: don't sit alone, just say hi(55:21) Wrap-up: pace yourself and check the changelogLinks & ResourcesSDA Toronto.dev, Taylor and Trudy's event and city guide with a map and agenda planner: https://sdatoronto.dev/Pimsical events feed by Jordan Finneran: https://pimsical.app/eventsBike Share Toronto and the Transit app for getting around: https://bikesharetoronto.com/UP Express (Union Pearson Express) from the airport into downtown: https://www.upexpress.com/enBrightwork, Thursday at The East Room: https://brightwork.dev/Luma event calendars from Joda: https://luma.com/shopify-partner-events
Transcribe →The Hidden Complexity of Going Global
Jun 2500:49:16Tap to summarizeEpisode 069 – The Hidden Complexity of Going GlobalKarl and Taylor sit down with Kwadwo (Kojo) Adu, co-founder of LocaleFlow — a bootstrapped Shopify translation app built to help merchants expand into new markets without losing brand voice, SEO, or metafield data. Kojo shares how living in Barcelona as a Dane gave him firsthand empathy for the localization problem, why browser translation falls flat for real stores, and how LocaleFlow's multi-LLM pipeline handles everything from tone-of-voice preservation to currency "nice pricing." The episode rounds out with a Shopify dev changelog covering cart line keys, gift card currency support, and partner dashboard improvements, plus picks featuring a slick diff viewer, an agentic IDE, and a MagSafe truck mount.---Subscribe to Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/---Find Kwadwo Adu OnlineWebsite - https://adu.dkLocaleFlow App - https://localeflowapp.com---Timestamps00:00 – Show intro; localization blind spots for US devs01:10 – Introducing Kojo Adu and LocaleFlow01:47 – Kojo's background: Copenhagen, Barcelona, e-commerce since 201003:22 – Taylor's Barcelona experience; why "everyone speaks English" isn't true05:20 – How Kojo got into Shopify development back in 201006:26 – Origin story: partner saw the problem daily, LocaleFlow was born09:38 – Market validation: start with someone who'll pay from day one13:05 – "Just use Google Translate" — why it breaks on real Shopify stores16:27 – How LocaleFlow handles the full translation stack19:16 – Multi-LLM pipeline, brand name blacklisting, tone-of-voice prompts22:42 – "Nice pricing" and currency conversion complexity across markets27:25 – Localizing metafields and metaobjects: the special sauce29:11 – Tech stack curiosity: PHP, Rails, and building with AI33:15 – First impressions of Fable, the new AI design tool35:27 – AI workflow philosophy: set guardrails, then let go37:24 – Agentic loops vs. human-in-the-loop in practice41:26 – Shopify Dev Changelog45:24 – Picks of the Week---Dev Changelog- Cart lines now identifiable by view key - https://shopify.dev/changelog/cart-line-mutations-accept-view-key – The Cart Lines Update and Remove mutations now accept a view key to identify cart lines instead of relying solely on Shopify's generated line ID, giving developers more stable, predictable cart operations.- App quality checks moved to partner dashboard - https://shopify.dev/changelog/app-quality-checks-now-managed-in-partner-dashboard – App quality checks and action items are now managed directly under Distribution in the partner dashboard, replacing the previous email thread experience.- Local currency support for gift cards in GraphQL Admin API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/gift-card-local-currency-support - Gift cards can now be issued and managed in local market currencies via the GraphQL Admin API, a meaningful step for merchants running Shopify Markets internationally.- Headless checkout SSO parameter change - https://shopify.dev/changelog/headless-checkout-sso-is-now-documented-with-ssosilent – The query parameter for headless checkout single sign-on has changed from `logged_in=true` to `sso=silent`; update any headless implementations that reference this parameter.---Picks of the WeekKarl: CoDiff - https://github.com/nkzw-tech/codiff – A GitHub diff viewer Karl wants to try for reviewing the large, messy diffs that come out of agentic coding workflows.Kojo: Orca - https://www.onorca.dev/ – An agentic IDE that feels like a blend of Claude and Conductor; Kojo's current daily driver, with a particularly good mobile app.Taylor: Bullet Point Mounting Solutions - https://www.bulletpointmountingsolutions.com/ – A MagSafe vehicle phone mount Taylor installed in his truck; available on Shopify and highly recommended for anyone fumbling with their phone while driving.
Transcribe →Shopify Just Rebuilt Webhooks (and a Lot More) | Eytan Seidman | Spring '26 Editions
Jun 1701:05:59Tap to summarizeEytan Seidman, VP of Product at Shopify, returns to the Liquid Weekly Podcast for a special Spring '26 Editions walkthrough with Karl and Taylor.It is a full tour of what is dropping for developers: static app home extensions, the App Events API, AI Kit, Sidekick app extensions going GA, the ongoing Dev Dashboard overhaul, a rebuilt logging experience, UCP and agentic commerce, next-gen events replacing webhooks, and the shift from Managed Pricing to Shopify App Pricing. Basically a whole episode of changelog.A must-listen for app developers, agencies, and anyone building on the Shopify platform.Subscribe to Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips. Subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/Find Eytan OnlineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/eytanseidman/X: https://x.com/eytanseidmanSee the Spring '26 Editions: https://www.shopify.com/editions/spring2026Timestamps(00:00) Intro snippets(01:03) Intros and welcoming back Eytan Seidman(02:17) Static app home extensions: building apps fully on Shopify(08:08) App Events API: observability and monitoring in Dev Dash(13:03) AI Kit: store auth, store execute, and how it differs from MCP(17:54) Sidekick app extensions GA: data and app action extensions(25:21) Dev Dashboard overhaul: store and team management(31:34) Logging overhaul: API requests, filtering, and unified logs(35:40) Catalog improvements and the UCP CLI(38:16) Building carts across merchants with UCP(40:35) Agent to agent purchasing and accountability(44:04) Next-gen events: rebuilding webhooks(52:08) Shopify App Pricing: usage-based pricing and meters(58:27) Closing: what Eytan is most excited for devs to try(1:00:50) Picks of the WeekPicks of the WeekTaylor: A MagSafe power bank. After his recording died in the fourth inning of his daughter's softball game, he picked one up so he can hot-swap batteries mid-game and record full-length games start to finish. https://amzn.to/4vXCZAjKarl: Atkins chocolate truffles, found in the reduced aisle at Kroger. A cheap, high-protein, low-carb sweet that hits the spot if you are doing keto. https://www.kroger.com/p/atkins-endulge-dark-chocolate-truffles/0063748000511Eytan: Two aviation books. Flying Blind by Dominic Gates, a Seattle Times reporter, on the 737 MAX and the fall of Boeing, tracing the program from the 1960s through the late 2010s: https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/55994102-flying-blind. And The Sporty Game, an older read on the early Boeing vs Airbus competition: https://www.goodreads.com/en/book/show/312480.The_Sporty_Game
Transcribe →068 - Stop Blaming the Theme: What's Really Killing Your Shopify Store's Speed
Jun 1101:09:21Tap to summarizeShopify performance specialist Izaac Barratt of Baseline Commerce joins Karl and Taylor for a deep dive into site speed optimization. The conversation covers the full spectrum from LCP and INP fundamentals to the real-world friction of app bloat, AI coding habits, and what actually moves the needle for conversion rates. A must-listen for any theme developer, app developer, or agency working with high-traffic Shopify stores.SponsorThe Support Heroes - https://www.thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=liquid_weekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorshipsSubscribe to Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/Find Izaac Barratt OnlineLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/izaac-barratt — where he posts performance tips, resources, and his ongoing series on the nine performance fix bucketsBaseline Commerce: baseline-commerce.com — Izaac's site speed optimization consultancyTimestamps01:23 – Intros; welcoming guest Izaac Barrett02:48 – Izaac's origin story: animation, Newgrounds, and e-commerce05:36 – What drew Izaac to performance optimization06:00 – First site speed project: 12 seconds to 2 seconds, conversion doubled10:00 – LCP fundamentals: above-the-fold prioritization and perception18:00 – Preloading, lazy loading, and how to get them wrong20:43 – Liquid's preload tag, sections_index, and reducing JavaScript dependency26:38 – Telling AI to prioritize HTML/Liquid and CSS over JavaScript31:01 – Async vs. defer vs. render-blocking scripts explained35:28 – Apps and performance: identifying problem apps, merchant conversations39:15 – Advice for app developers on loading strategy and user interaction cycles41:42 – INP (Interaction to Next Paint) explained: what it is and why it's hard to fix43:30 – Shopify/research report: 34ms of INP = 3.5% drop in CVR46:06 – How to debug INP: Chrome DevTools performance tab and CrUX data53:20 – Izaac's LinkedIn series: nine buckets of performance fixes56:17 – Dev Changelog1:02:44 – Picks of the WeekDev Changelog- Next-Generation Events — Developer Preview: https://shopify.dev/changelog- ⚠️ Expiring Offline Access Tokens Required for All Public Apps — January 1, 2027: https://shopify.dev/changelog- Shop Minis — March/April 2026 Update: https://shopify.dev/changelog- Customer Account UI — Feature Preview: https://shopify.dev/changelog- App Home as a UI Extension: https://shopify.dev/changelog- llms.txt / agents.md in Shopify Themes: https://shopify.dev/changelogPicks of the WeekKarl:The Dark Journey: The Tragedy of the Donner Party by Allan Eckert – A true history of the ill-fated 1846 wagon party, written by one of Karl's favorite frontier authors; dark but compelling, especially for history enthusiasts. https://www.amazon.com/Dark-Journey-Allan-W-Eckert/dp/1931672539Izaac: Page Speed Impact Estimator fastersite.ai – A tool for estimating the performance gains of removing specific scripts and assets before actually doing the work; great for benchmarking and scoping conversations with clients.Taylor:The Will of the Many by James Islington – A sci-fi novel recommended by Taylor's brother (a bookseller); follows a teenager hiding his royal lineage in a Roman Empire-style society that literally harvests people's will to gain power. Book two also out. https://www.goodreads.com/book/show/58416951-the-will-of-the-many
Transcribe →067 - Preorders, Selling Plans, and AI Ops with Sandesh Kulai
May 2801:09:59Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Sandesh Kulai, founder of STOQ by Artos Software.Sandesh shares his journey from building early Shopify apps to working at Shopify, then returning to app development full-time with Artos Software. The conversation dives into the real complexity behind preorders, back-in-stock alerts, selling plans, deferred payments, storefront integrations, and supporting apps across a wide range of Shopify themes.Sandesh also gives a behind-the-scenes look at Engine Room, Artos Software’s internal AI-powered operations dashboard, and shares practical advice for app developers on treating the business itself like a product.STAY CONNECTEDSubscribe to Liquid Weekly for more expert insights:https://liquidweekly.com/EPISODE HIGHLIGHTSSandesh’s Shopify Origin StoryBuilt for Shopify RecognitionFrom Back-in-Stock to PreordersSelling Plans Beyond SubscriptionsWhy Preorders Are More Than a Button ChangeStorefront and Theme Support24/7 Human SupportEngine Room and AI OperationsBuilding the Business Like a ProductFIND SANDESH ONLINE & RESOURCESLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/sandeshkini/Twitter/X: https://x.com/heysandy801STOQ: https://www.stoqapp.com/STOQ on the Shopify App Store: https://apps.shopify.com/back-in-stock-restock-alertsTIMESTAMPS00:00 - Cold Open: Fighting Operational Slowdowns with Engine Room00:52 - Introduction & Sandesh’s Birthday03:02 - Built for Shopify Recognition at Editions.dev07:50 - Rails, React, and the STOQ Tech Stack08:52 - Sandesh’s Origin Story: Apps, Shopify, and Product Management12:10 - From Restock Rocket to STOQ13:36 - Why Preorders Are More Complicated Than a Button Change15:16 - Selling Plans, Purchase Options, and Deferred Payments18:38 - Deposits, Partial Payments, and Charging Customers Later20:45 - Using Preorders and Waitlists for Better Inventory Decisions21:36 - Conversion Analytics for Preorder Campaigns24:32 - Listening to Merchant Feedback and Expanding Product Direction28:12 - Supporting Storefronts, Themes, App Embeds, and Selectors30:50 - Building 24/7 Human Support33:01 - Scaling Support from Founders to a Team39:58 - Engine Room: Artos Software’s Internal AI Dashboard41:12 - Tracking Merchant Sentiment, Reviews, Web Vitals, and Escalations44:15 - Using AI to Keep the Team Focused on What Matters46:02 - Co-Founder Dynamics and Long-Term Partnership52:47 - Advice for App Developers: Treat the Business Like a Product54:13 - Shopify Dev Changelog Highlights01:01:49 - Picks of the WeekDEV CHANGELOGMore admin intents now support Settings: https://shopify.dev/changelog/more-admin-intents-now-support-settings[action required] Ship and pickup in one order now available in feature preview: https://shopify.dev/changelog/ship-and-pickup-in-one-order-feature-preview[action required] App deployment in CI/CD is now available for all apps: https://shopify.dev/changelog/app-deployment-in-cicd-is-now-available-for-all-appsPublish and unpublish product variants independently from product: https://shopify.dev/changelog/publish-and-unpublish-product-variants-independently-from-product[action required] Bots and agents should identify themselves via Web Bot Auth: https://shopify.dev/changelog/bots-and-agents-should-identify-themselves-via-web-bot-authTarget discounts to specific markets: https://shopify.dev/changelog/target-discounts-to-specific-marketsShopify App Pricing: charge for usage, recurring subscriptions, or both: https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-app-pricing-charge-for-usage-recurring-subscriptions-or-bothPICKS OF THE WEEKKarl: A retro Radio Shack 1680 chess computer from 1996.Sandesh: Setting up a Mac Mini to experiment with Hermes and personal AI agent workflows.Taylor: The SDA Toronto guide built with Trudy MacNabb for people heading to Shopify.dev, including events, restaurants, work spots, and local recommendations.
Transcribe →We Surveyed Shopify Developers — The Results Surprised Us
May 1401:09:37Tap to summarizeIn this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page break down the results of the first-ever Liquid Weekly Shopify Developer Survey.They dive into who makes up the Shopify developer community—from freelancers and agency devs to app builders—and explore what developers are working on, what they want to learn, and what challenges they’re facing. The conversation covers the growing demand for AI workflows, ongoing struggles with Shopify’s rapid pace of change, and concerns around client acquisition in an evolving landscape. They also discuss the role of events like Shopify .dev, opportunities for community connection, and how Liquid Weekly can better serve its audience moving forward.SponsorThe Support Heroes - https://thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=liquid_weekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorshipsTimestamps00:00 Introduction01:00 Survey Overview and Goals04:00 Who Responded: Freelancers, Agencies, and App Devs09:00 What Developers Are Working On (Themes vs Apps)12:00 Global Breakdown of the Shopify Dev Community17:00 Shopify .dev Attendance and Barriers (Cost, Travel, Visas)23:00 Community Events and Alternatives to .dev31:00 What Developers Want More Of (AI, Themes, Apps, Business)37:00 Staying Grounded Amid AI Hype40:30 Demand for Marketing and Client Acquisition Content42:45 What Developers Are Struggling With43:00 Keeping Up with Shopify’s Pace of Change48:00 AI Uncertainty and Productivity Pressure51:30 Client Acquisition and Pricing Challenges54:30 Dev Changelog1:01:30 Picks of the WeekResourcesState of JS Survey (Referenced concept): https://stateofjs.com/Shopify Developer Community Events (Various global meetups)Shopify Partner Dashboard (App submission updates discussed)Dev Changelog • New app submission experience in the Shopify Partner Dashboard (AI-assisted pre-checks and faster reviews) • Storefront Catalog MCP updated to support Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP) • ⚠️ Action Required: Automatic CSS subsetting for stylesheet Liquid tag • ⚠️ Action Required: Deprecation of checkout metafields in favor of cart and order metafields • Expanded app uninstall reason options for better analytics • Analytics metrics now available via Admin GraphQL API • Multiple product discounts can now apply to a single cart line⸻Picks of the WeekKarl: Rebel Ice Cream – Keto-friendly, low sugar ice cream (surprisingly good, dangerously easy to overeat)Taylor: GitHub – Leveraging actions, PR templates, and workflows to improve dev productivity (despite recent hiccups)⸻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
Transcribe →065 - From Themes to SaaS: Anne Thomas on Cart to Cart, Design Packs, and Community
Apr 3001:20:49Tap to summarizeIn 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.
Transcribe →Episode 64 - When Shopify Functions Fail Silently: The 10KB Limit Nobody Told You About
Apr 1601:06:28Tap to summarizeKarl and Taylor are back for a solo episode packed with updates. Taylor breaks down major changes to the Shopify Theme Editor, a big B2B announcement that flipped the script on Plus-only features, and a raft of Dev Changelog items. Karl shares a real-world debugging war story about a Shopify Function that was silently discarding all its input — and the 10KB metafield limit that caused it.SponsorThe Support Heroes - https://thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=lwSubscribe to Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/Timestamps- 00:00 – Intro & Slim Jim nostalgia- 01:00 – Season 3 check-in- 02:20 – Shopify Theme Editor overhaul walkthrough- 08:00 – Markets in the Theme Editor: a common merchant gotcha- 09:30 – Session restore, Rollouts scheduling in the editor- 12:00 – Shopify SimGem (AI shopper simulation) overview- 15:00 – Karl's PromoParty Pro debugging war story- 19:00 – Shopify Functions: silent failures & the 10KB metafield limit- 22:00 – Dev Dashboard function logs deep dive- 26:00 – Discount function limits (25 per shop) & Functions vs. Shopify Scripts- 31:00 – Checkout extensibility, web components, and useful constraints- 33:00 – Shopify Dev Dashboard updates: Plus shops, role-based access- 36:00 – Headless Shopify app, Storefront API tokens & cart metafields- 37:00 – AuthCrate.shop by Dylan- 39:00 – Cart metafields copying to order metafields- 41:00 – Shopify Partner Town Hall recap- 43:50 – **The Big One: B2B features now available on non-Plus plans**- 50:00 – Taylor's table and chair rental business & Roth IRAs for kids- 56:00 – Dev Changelog rundown- 57:00 – Picks of the WeekResources- [PromoParty Pro](https://apps.shopify.com/promo-party-pro) – Karl's free gift with purchase app (co-built with Curt and Paul)- [AuthCrate.shop](https://authcrate.shop) – Dylan's tool for managing custom Shopify app authentication- [Shopify Headless App](https://apps.shopify.com/headless) – For generating Storefront API tokens without a custom app- [Shopify Dev Dashboard](https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/tools/partner-dashboard/dev-dashboard) – The developer-focused dashboard within the Shopify Partner portal- [Shopify Partner Town Hall Summary (SDA)](https://shopifydevalliance.com) – Taylor's recap in the SDA communityPicks of the WeekKarl: Quest Bake Soft Protein Frosted Cookies – Low-carb, keto-friendly cookies that actually taste good. 1g net carbhttps://www.questnutrition.com/collections/cookiesTaylor: Granola AI – AI-powered meeting notes that listens locally without needing a bot invite. Works across Zoom, Slack, Teams, and Google Meet. Great for end-of-day debriefs when you're too tired to write things down yourself.https://www.granola.so/
Transcribe →Episode 63 - Jordan Finneran with Pimsical
Apr 201:07:34Tap to summarizeIn 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
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