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749: Coding Shopify with Anne and Trudy of Design Packs

Mar 29, 2024
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Anne Thomas
Guest
Trudy MacNabb
Join Anne Thomas and Trudy MacNabb, co-founders of Design Packs, as they unravel the complexities of Shopify theme development. They share insights on the pros and cons of using LiquidJS, recommend tools for local development, and discuss the entrepreneurial opportunities within the app ecosystem. The duo also dives into the evolution of Shopify, emphasizing user feedback in shaping app functionality. Plus, they explore the importance of unique design in a world increasingly moving away from templates. Perfect for web developers keen to level up their Shopify game!
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INSIGHT

Shopify Theme Flexibility vs. Restrictions

  • Shopify themes allow flexibility for custom development but have strict requirements for the official theme store.
  • This ensures high quality and maintainability but can limit creativity.
ADVICE

Modern Shopify Theme Development

  • Use Shopify's CLI to create themes and connect them to a GitHub repository for version control.
  • Be aware that merchants might disconnect the GitHub integration, leading to versioning issues.
ANECDOTE

Shopify Blog Frustrations

  • Anne expresses frustration with Shopify's blog, particularly with limitations on querying blog posts by author.
  • She highlights a 50-post limit when using Liquid, necessitating workarounds with the Storefront API.
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