Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, host Karl Meisterheim and co-host Taylor Page welcome Patrick Millegan from Shopify to discuss the new customer accounts feature. They explore Patrick's journey to Shopify, the evolution of customer accounts, and the importance of user experience and branding. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the new system, including the balance between functionality and design, and the launch partner program aimed at enhancing the Shopify ecosystem. In this conversation, Patrick Millegan discusses the evolving landscape of e-commerce, particularly focusing on Shopify's new customer accounts and the technical challenges involved in their development. He emphasizes the importance of early adopters in the e-commerce space and the need for extensibility and customization in Shopify's offerings. The discussion also touches on the future of classic customer accounts, the vision for Shopify in 2025, and the role of community feedback in shaping product development. *Timestamps* 00:00 The Evolution of Customer Accounts 10:01 Insights Behind New Customer Accounts 17:58 Gains and Losses with New Customer Accounts 20:50 Navigating Customer Account Experiences 27:40 Branding and Customization Challenges 33:47 Launch Partner Program Insights 39:52 Technical Considerations in New Customer Accounts 51:17 Future of Classic Accounts 51:40 The Future of Customer Accounts 53:18 Checkout Extensibility and Theme Evolution 58:24 Building for Scale and Performance 01:00:32 Personal Insights and Picks of the Week 01:08:49 Changelog Updates and Community Engagement 01:11:56 LW Podcast Outro.mp4 *Resources* Developer documentation https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/customer-accounts Deciding where to place extensions https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/customer-accounts/extension-placement UX best practices https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/customer-accounts/ux Customer Accounts Extensibility Overview Video from Shopify's Winter 2024 Edition https://www.shopify.com/editions/winter2024/video/customer-accounts-ui-extensions Past Product Launch Posts New Customer Accounts V1 Launch Post (Feb 23') https://x.com/pmillegan/status/1624440087982510081 Customer account api for headless/hydrogen stores launch blog post (June 23') https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/introducing-customer-account-api-for-headless-stores Customer Account Extensiblity Dev Preview Launch Post (Dec 23') https://x.com/pmillegan/status/1732062590824820951 Dev Features and Extensibility GA announcement Launch Post (june 24') https://x.com/pmillegan/status/1805281782972985502 Patrick on X https://x.com/pmillegan/status/1624440087982510081 Discount Codes! Click this one if you like Taylor https://keapathletics.com/discount/editions2024 Click this one if you prefer Karl https://keapathletics.com/discount/unite2019

In this conversation, Karl Meisterheim, Taylor Page, and Kurt Elster discuss the challenges and strategies of collaboration in the Shopify development space, particularly focusing on working with clients and other developers. Kurt shares his entrepreneurial journey, the origins of EtherCycle, and the importance of effective communication and documentation in development teams. The discussion also touches on the significance of partnerships, risk-taking in entrepreneurship, and the necessity of adhering to best practices in Shopify development. Kurt also discusses the importance of streamlined communication in client relationships, the challenges of managing multiple points of contact, and the difficult but sometimes necessary decision to fire clients. They explore the criteria for determining when a client relationship is no longer beneficial and share personal experiences with client management. The discussion also touches on the selection of themes for development projects, recent updates in Shopify, and personal projects. *Timestamps* 00:00 Introduction 00:20 Kurt Elster's Origin Story 03:22 The Evolution of EtherCycle 06:26 Partnership Dynamics in Business 09:12 Client Collaboration Challenges 12:14 Effective Communication Strategies 14:58 Project Management Tools and Techniques 17:59 Documentation Best Practices 21:00 Navigating Existing Codebases 23:58 Screencasts and Client Education 26:54 Team Collaboration and Role Clarity 32:16 Navigating Tooling and Build Processes 34:26 Dealing with Client Communication Challenges 41:40 The Art of Firing Clients 47:42 Funny Client Stories and Experiences 50:40 Theme Selection and Development Strategies 54:28 Shopify Updates and Change Log 57:56 Personal Updates and Picks of the Week *Connect with Kurt Elster:* Follow Kurt on Twitter: https://twitter.com/kurtinc Listen to *The Unofficial Shopify Podcast*: https://link.chtbl.com/tusp Join Kurt’s newsletter: https://kurtelster.com/ Check Kurt’s agency work at Ethercycle: https://ethercycle.com/work/ Subscribe to Kurt’s YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/user/ethercycle *Resources* Clickup: https://clickup.com/ Shopify Theme Store: https://themes.shopify.com/Alan Weiss (author): https://www.amazon.com/stores/Alan-Weiss/author/B000AQ0PNG *Dev Changelog* https://shopify.dev/changelog Shopify CLI is now easier to install and faster for Liquid theme development: https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-cli-is-now-easier-to-install-and-faster-for-liquid-theme-development New Full-Funnel Theme Install Parameters and Now Firing E-Commerce Events on the Theme Listing Page: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-full-funnel-theme-install-parameters-and-now-firing-e-commerce-events-on-the-theme-listing-page New Full-Funnel App Install Parameters and Now Firing E-Commerce Events on the App Listing Page: https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-full-funnel-app-install-parameters-and-now-firing-e-commerce-events-on-the-app-listing-page Post-purchase offers limit is increased: https://shopify.dev/changelog/post-purchase-offers-limit-is-increased Product Feed webhooks now support per-market inventory: https://shopify.dev/changelog/product-feed-webhooks-now-support-per-market-inventory *Picks of the Week* Karl: https://www.udio.com/ Kurt: https://www.do3d.com/, https://us.store.bambulab.com/products/p1s Taylor: https://tally.so/ *Signup 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 the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Thomas Kelly, CEO of Archetype Themes, to discuss the intricacies of Shopify theme development and the introduction of DevKit. Thomas shares his journey from working at Shopify to leading a successful theme business. The episode concludes with insights on the future of app development and community engagement. *Find Thomas Online* Twitter: https://x.com/thommaskelly Linkedin: https://www.linkedin.com/in/thommaskelly/ Archetype themes: https://archetypethemes.co/ *Additional Resources* Archetype Themes on Theme Store: https://themes.shopify.com/designers/archetypethemes Devkit: Landing page: https://reference-theme.archetypethemes.co/ Main repo: https://github.com/archetype-themes/devkit Signup: https://dev.archetypethemes.co/ Reference theme repo: https://github.com/archetype-themes/reference-theme Reference components repo: https://github.com/archetype-themes/reference-components

Join us for an in-depth conversation with *Tobi Lutke*, Co-Founder and CEO of Shopify and the creator of Liquid, as he shares his insights on the future of e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in shaping the industry all while talking about the origins of creating Liquid. *Find Tobi Lutke online* Website: https://tobi.lutke.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/tobi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaslutke/ *Additional Resources:* Real Genius (movie) - https://www.imdb.com/title/tt0089886/ Compilers: Principles, Techniques, and Tools - https://bookshop.org/p/books/compilers-principles-techniques-and-tools-ravi-sethi/7170660?ean=9780321486813 Shopify Vision - first wayback snapshot March 2006 - https://web.archive.org/web/20060303075254/http://vision.shopify.com/ last wayback snapshot April 2011 - https://web.archive.org/web/20110524163912/http://vision.shopify.com/ Ruby: https://www.ruby-lang.org/en/ Ruby on Rails: https://rubyonrails.org/ Metaobjects: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/objects/metaobject Metafield Tag and Filters: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/filters/metafield_tag, https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/filters/metafield_text Remix Open Source Repo: https://github.com/remix-run/remix Remix: https://remix.run/ Kirill Platonov: https://kirillplatonov.com/ Shopify Functions: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/functions *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/

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor sit down to reflect on their experiences and share their thoughts on various topics, including their podcast, Liquid Weekly, and their plans for the future. The conversation covers their journey so far, including the challenges and successes they've encountered. They also discuss some technical updates, such as changes to the Shopify API and new features, as well as their personal preferences and "picks of the week." From their experiences with Shopify development to their thoughts on Linux and other technical topics, this episode offers valuable insights for anyone interested in the world of e-commerce and tech. *Resources* Shopify Dev Alliance: https://shopdevalliance.com/ Shopify Keyboard: https://shopify.supply/products/shopify-keyboard *Shopify Dev Changelog* Even more personalized guidance during app submission - https://shopify.dev/changelog/even-more-personalized-guidance-during-app-submission New return APIs to create exchanges, add fees, remove return lines and calculate returns - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-return-apis-to-create-exchanges-add-fees-remove-return-lines-and-calculate-returns The location object requires read_locations scope - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-location-object-requires-read_locations-scope Query bundle components on SFAPI - https://shopify.dev/changelog/query-bundle-components-on-sfapi The Product Discount Function API now supports cart line targeting - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-product-discount-function-api-now-supports-cart-line-targeting Writing Metafield values available on the Customer Account API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/writing-metafield-values-available-on-the-customer-account-api *Picks of the Week* (Karl) Everbuilt Sump Pit Cover - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Everbilt-Radon-Mitigation-Basin-Cover-THD1085/300484358(Karl) Omakub - https://world.hey.com/dhh/introducing-omakub-354db366 (Taylor) Shopify Keyboard: https://supply.shopify.com/products/shopify-keyboard 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/⁠

In this special release episode, Karl and Taylor sit down to chat about Editions.dev, an in-person developer event hosted by Shopify for first time in years. In the first part of this episode, Karl talks to Taylor about what the experience was like and additional takeaway after the event. In the second part of this episode (starting at 57:13), Karl and Taylor interview Harshdeep Singh Hura, the award winning Shopify developer from Shopify's very first Shopify Build Awards announced and awarded at the Editions.dev event. Harshdeep is the award winner for the Developer Community award for his tireless efforts in open source and helping educate others about Shopify. Episode Resources: Editions.dev awards: https://www.editions.dev/pages/summer-editions-2024-build-awards Editions.dev awards writeup: https://www.shopify.com/partners/blog/2024-shopify-build-awards Harshdeep Online and Resources: Website: https://harshdeephura.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/kinngh YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@KinnghHeura Github (Open Source Boilerplates for Building Amazing Shopify Apps): https://github.com/kinngh Don't forget to subscribe to Liquid Weekly Newsletter for Shopify Developer resources and content: https://liquidweekly.com/

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly podcast, Karl and Taylor dive deep into the world of Shopify development. They kick things off by addressing some of the most pressing freelancing dilemmas. Ever wondered how to ensure you have the full scope from a client? Learn about the pitfalls of making assumptions and emphasize that every project brings its own unique challenges. Karl and Taylor then transition into the intriguing domain of "Free gift with purchase" promotions and their own experiences - from techniques to master client-side JavaScript to leveraging Scripts. If you've ever been curious about how various themes handle cart events or which ones truly excel in developer documentation, you're in for a treat. Speaking of JavaScript, Karl and Taylor explore how it integrates with Shopify themes, giving a special nod to the light but versatile Alpine.js. Our hosts, Karl and Taylor, get candid about their personal experiences. Karl, in his signature style, reveals a unique birthday treat that he swears by. The duo delves into the art of project scoping and the importance of understanding a client's needs. Taylor learns, and so do we, about the concept of "paid discovery" from Karl, making a compelling case for why it stands out from the regular audits or gratis work. But that's not all! Taylor has some insights to share on an innovative approach to billing that could be a game-changer for freelancers. To wrap things up, we touch upon the exciting realm of AI in Shopify, throwing the spotlight on the recently announced "Sidekick". It's a packed episode with expert tips, enlightening discussions, and a sprinkle of light-hearted banter. // Resources // Alpine.js, a lightweight Javascript framework: https://alpinejs.dev/ Sidekick, the Shopify AI Assistant: https://www.shopify.com/magic Delay in reviews for automatic checks: https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/delayed-publishing-of-reviews-in-shopify-s-app-store Glen Coates (VP of Product at Shopify) Tweet about removing 15,000 fake reviews from app store: https://twitter.com/glencoates/status/1674091876968722435?s=20 Bridgetown, a static site generator using Ruby: https://www.bridgetownrb.com/

Welcome to the first ever episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast! A podcast all about Shopify Development. In this episode, Karl and Taylor introduce themselves and talk about how they got started in coding and eventually Shopify. Karl also shares more about the vision for Liquid Weekly and the purpose of the podcast. Taylor explains how he went from being a social worker to a self-taught full-time freelancer and Shopify Expert customizing Shopify themes. Talking about a failed dropshipping store and freelancing "diaper money" to full-time work and building up a business. Karl talks about how he started with computers from a very young age and being inspired by the web and what all could be done. This led to starting his education in computer programming but Karl jumped into the freelancing and web development world quickly while still getting his education. Karl went on to work through various freelancing and full-time engineering positions before moving into consulting and specializing in Shopify. Both Karl and Taylor talk about the benefit of niching down and how focusing on Shopify has helped their careers. // Resources and Links // *some links are affiliate links and it's possible that by purchasing through the link we may earn a small commission Shopify Theme Customization with Liquid by Ivan Djordjevic (book): https://www.amazon.com/Shopify-Theme-Customization-Liquid-state/dp/1801813965 (affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3Oc6aeo) Shopify Dev Changelog Scheduled: https://shopify.dev/changelog/scheduled Changes to Asset URLs: https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/changes-to-asset-urls Shopify Dev Changelog, merchant asset URLs: https://shopify.dev/changelog/changes-to-merchant-asset-urls Shopify Liquid File URL Filter: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/filters/file_url The Soul of a New Machine by Tracy Kidder (book): https://www.amazon.com/Soul-New-Machine-Tracy-Kidder/dp/0316491977 (affiliate link: https://amzn.to/3YhUqMi)

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, Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page talk with Shopify partner Brendan Quigley (founder of Three Acres) about building a sustainable solo business. Brendan shares his path into Shopify development, lessons from freelancing, and practical financial strategies—including YNAB and Profit First—to create more control and stability.They also discuss moving from one-off projects to retainer/membership models for predictable income, strengthening long-term client relationships, setting clear expectations, scaling thoughtfully, and managing time well. The episode wraps with Brendan’s perspective on selling expertise, improving productivity, and protecting work-life balance.*Support Heroes*For more information about the sponsor of this episode, Support Heroes, check out: http://thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=liquid_weekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorshipsTimestamps00:00 Exploring Money and Business02:21 Brendan's Journey into Shopify Development04:37 The Journey of Freelancing06:40 Building a Business in E-commerce09:09 The Power of Automation and Scripting15:23 Understanding Finances as a Solopreneur27:12 Implementing Profit First for Business Success29:44 Membership Models and Client Relationships36:05 Understanding Project Tiers and Workflows38:47 The Importance of Time Management in Client Projects39:48 Building Relationships with Clients43:35 Scaling Your Business Effectively47:22 Utilization Rates and Work-Life Balance52:51 Transitioning to the Changelog and New Developments01:07:06 LW podcast intro video.mp4Dev ChangelogAll changelog updates are posts on the forum - https://community.shopify.dev/c/changelog/28 Shop Minis January 2026 update - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shop-minis-january-2026-update Automatically copy cart metafields to orders at checkout completion - https://shopify.dev/changelog/automatically-copy-cart-metafields-to-orders-at-checkout-completion New: Persist cart metafields to orders with `cartToOrderCopyable` - https://community.shopify.dev/t/new-persist-cart-metafields-to-orders-with-carttoordercopyable/29264 Increasing the app block limit to 30 for theme app extensions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/increasing-the-app-block-limit-to-30-for-theme-app-extensions Picks of the WeekKarl - Quest Protein ChipsTaylor - Waste King L-8000 1HP Garbage disposal affiliate link https://amzn.to/45OnoIKBrendan - YNAB - https://www.ynab.com and Raspberry Pi + Pihole - http://pishop.us/ or https://pishop.ca/ AND https://pi-hole.net/SEO KeywordsLiquid Weekly Podcast, Shopify, Brendan Quigley, finances, budgeting, solopreneur, Profit First, YNAB, development, entrepreneurship, business model, membership, client relationships, pricing, freelancing, productivity, time management, scaling, services, deliverablesSubscribe to 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 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 welcome Simon Barnes, the Head of Developer Relations at Mantle. The conversation kicks off with Simon's journey into Shopify development. He shares his early experiences with web development, the evolution of his career, and how he transitioned from agency work to his current role at Mantle. The discussion highlights the importance of community and collaboration in the developer ecosystem, particularly in the context of building Shopify apps and the unique features of Mantle's platform.The trio discusses the potential for app developers to leverage Mantle's tools to enhance their applications and improve user experience. They also touch on the upcoming Seismic Volume 3 release, which promises exciting new features for developers. The episode wraps up with personal picks of the week, showcasing a mix of technology, nostalgia, and travel recommendations.Support HeroesFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, Support Heroes, check out: http://thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=liquid_weekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorshipsFind Simon Barnes OnlineX - https://x.com/sb18281LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/simonbarnesnzTimestamps00:00 Introduction and Setup01:03 Welcoming Simon Barnes04:57 Simon’s Origin Story in Development07:56 Transition to Shopify and App Development08:36 The Evolution of Mantle and Its Offerings14:26 Developer Relations and Community Engagement19:56 Exciting Developments in Mantle's Ecosystem26:27 The Future of Elements and Developer Opportunities33:07 Building for the Mantle Ecosystem39:51 Navigating App Development with Mantle45:52 Building on Existing Features48:20 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement49:44 Insights from the Change Log56:22 Picks of the WeekResourcesMantle Seismic Volume 3 - https://rebrand.ly/seismic-3Mantle Elements - https://coreapi.heymantle.dev/reference/getting-accessMantle on X - https://x.com/heymantleMantle Discord - https://discord.gg/BBWjX3UDcHDev Changelog* Subscription billing attempts throttling - https://shopify.dev/changelog/subscription-billing-attempts-throttling* Introducing the orders/link_requested webhook topic - https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-the-orderslinkrequested-webhook-topic* [action required] Deprecation of Shop.billingAddress in favor of Shop.shopAddress - https://shopify.dev/changelog/deprecation-of-shop-billingaddress-in-favor-of-shop-shopaddress* [action required] Removing permitsSkuSharing field from fulfillment service - https://shopify.dev/changelog/removing-permitsskusharing-field-from-fulfillment-service* Conversion tracking fields added to MarketingEngagementCreate - https://shopify.dev/changelog/conversion-tracking-fields-added-to-marketing-engagement-create* (Simon) Better way to match Shopify Payments payouts with bank deposits - https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/better-way-to-match-shopify-payments-payouts-with-bank-deposits Picks of the WeekKarl - Omarchy / https://omarchy.orgSimon Barnes - Niche instagram accounts:@idontgiveaseat@vhsdates@totally80sroom@depthsofwikipediaTaylor - Big Stone Gap - town with a cool sidewalk…SEO KeywordsLiquid Weekly Podcast, Shopify development, Mantle, Simon Barnes, developer relations, app development, revenue operations, Seismic Volume 3, elements feature, web developmentSubscribe to 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 reaction episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast:Hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page take a deep dive into the Shopify Winter Editions '26 "Renaissance" release. They explore the stunning (and Easter egg-filled) visuals of the new landing page, including hidden interactive elements like the "Party in Slack like it's 1499" emoji and a Da Vinci-priced beanie.The duo breaks down the most impactful announcements for developers and merchants, including: The evolution of Sidekick into an agent that can generate apps and modify themes. The new SimGym tool for simulating shopper behavior. The introduction of Rollouts for native A/B testing.They also discuss major updates like the Shopify Product Network (effectively "Collective on steroids"), global expansion for Collective, and new B2B capabilities like ACH payments and store credit.On the technical side, they cover critical changes: the deprecation of Shopify Scripts in favor of Functions by June 2026 and the new security requirement for expiring access tokens.---SponsorThe Support Heroes - https://thesupportheroes.comChapters(00:00) Intro: Hunting for Easter Eggs in the Editions Site(01:51) Welcome & Winter Weather Chat(05:09) Deep Dive: Winter Editions '26 "Renaissance" Site Visuals(11:47) Sidekick Updates: App Generation, Pulse, & Automations(21:24) Agentic Commerce: Rollouts & SimGym (Shopper Simulator)(25:54) Shopify Product Network & Collective Global Expansion(31:46) B2B Updates: ACH Payments & Store Credit(33:39) The "Key" Easter Egg Struggle(38:20) Major Update: Functions Replace Scripts (June 2026)(38:59) Major Update: Enhanced Security with Expiring Tokens(49:50) Web Vitals API by Region(50:40) Picks of the Week---Resources Shopify Winter Editions '26: Link Technical breakdown thread: LinkInteresting Winter Editions X Links Ben Sehl: Link Paul Nuschke: Link Eytan Seidman: Link Jake Casto: LinkPicks of the Week Karl: Endurance by F. A. Worsely - Goodreads Karl: The PITT - Wikipedia Taylor: Everand - Link

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 explore recent Shopify updates and features, including the new unlisted product status, collection management, and the integration of meta fields for blog posts. They also touch on the new theme editor, the implications of meta objects, and the importance of effective error reporting and app management. They share insights on coding practices, the challenges of launching new apps, and the tech choices developers face, especially in preparation for high-traffic events like Black Friday.HookdeckFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, Hookdeck, check out https://hookdeck.com/?utm_source=LWPodcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_id=LWAdSlotTimestamps00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates06:38 Diet and Fitness Challenges11:28 Shopify Updates and Changelog Discussion24:17 Trust in Product Efficacy25:28 Streamlining Menu Management26:59 Quality of Life Updates27:48 Meta Fields and Blog Integration32:22 Navigating the New Code Editor37:32 Visible If for Theme Settings38:52 Understanding Meta Object Limits43:38 The Power of Meta Objects46:09 New Flow Triggers and Cart API Enhancements47:34 Launching the App: A Milestone Achieved49:30 Navigating Technical Challenges and User Feedback52:23 Integrating Third-Party Solutions for Efficiency55:37 Code Architecture: Balancing Functional and Imperative Styles57:31 Error Monitoring and User Experience01:01:34 Tech Upgrades: Evaluating New Devices01:04:32 Final Thoughts and RecommendationsPicks of the WeekKarl - Rogue Heroes book and show on MGMhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAS:_Rogue_HeroesTaylor - rockauto.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 explore a wide range of topics—from home improvement mishaps and 3D printing experiments to the evolving challenges of Shopify app development and pricing models in an AI-driven world.They dive deep into product design, beta testing, user experience, and the importance of theme compatibility in Shopify apps. The conversation wraps up with insights on value-based pricing for freelancers, Shopify’s latest developer updates (including 2K+ product variants).HookdeckFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, check out hookdeck.Dev ChangelogThe product variant limit is now 2048 for all merchants - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-product-variant-limit-is-now-2048-for-all-merchantsRemoving visible_to_storefront_api field on metaobject field definitions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/removing-storefront-visibility-field-on-metaobject-field-definitionsIntroducing the Shop Minis SDK (early access) - https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-the-shop-minis-sdk-early-accessSubscription Selling Plan support with POS UI Extensions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/subscription-selling-plan-support-with-pos-ui-extensionsPicks of the WeekKarl: The Watchmakers Daughter by Larry LoftisTaylor: Harry Potter Series (Book & Audiobook)Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon’t miss 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, host Karl Meisterheim and co-host Taylor Page welcome Alex Abbott, the creator of Dezi, an AI-powered visual builder for Shopify. The conversation explores Alex's journey into software development, the challenges of self-learning, and the impact of open source tools. They discuss balancing family life with a demanding career, time management strategies, and the integration of AI into development processes. Alex shares insights on building Dezi, its tech stack, and the vision for its future, emphasizing the importance of creating impactful tools for the community.*Takeaways*Alex Abbott's journey into software development began with a college internship.Balancing family life and a career in tech is a common challenge.The tech stack for Desi includes Next.js and SuperBase, with plans for future improvements.Integrating AI into development can enhance prototyping and user experience.Creating impactful tools is more rewarding than focusing solely on financial gain.*Sound bites*"I built a Shopify app for my wife.""I think it was a lot of luck involved.""I have a pizza oven."*Timestamps*00:00 Welcoming Alex and His Background02:16 Alex's Journey into Software Development06:59 Building Tools and Open Source Contributions10:14 Learning and Growth in Software Engineering15:54 Balancing Family Life and Career Development31:50 Introducing Dezi: The AI-Powered Visual Builder40:37 Creating Impact Beyond Financial Gain48:04 Navigating Work-Life Balance and Career Choices51:01 Tech Stack Decisions and Reflections54:43 Integrating AI into Development01:02:42 Future Vision and Prototyping01:03:44 Final Thoughts and Changelog Discussion*Dev Changelog*[action required] Upgrade to the latest version of Checkout Kit to avoid issues with iOS 26 - https://shopify.dev/changelog/upgrade-to-the-latest-version-of-checkout-kit-to-avoid-issues-with-ios-26New components available for Polaris in Admin - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-components-available-for-polaris-in-adminMetaobject field definitions offer new capabilities - https://shopify.dev/changelog/metaobject-field-capabilities Facebook (Meta) orders support native exchanges - https://shopify.dev/changelog/facebook-meta-orders-support-native-exchangesOrder metafield definitions and values can now be used as filters in the Shopify Admin UI - https://shopify.dev/changelog/order-metafield-definitions-and-values-can-now-be-used-as-filters-in-the-shopify-admin-uiApp recommendations in Sidekick now available - https://shopify.dev/changelog/app-recommendations-in-sidekick-now-availableBuilt for Shopify update to grace period for uninstall and app embed requirements - https://shopify.dev/changelog/built-for-shopify-update-to-grace-period-for-uninstall-and-app-embed-requirements*Picks of the Week*Alex - gozney roccbox pizza oven - https://us.gozney.com/products/roccbox?srsltid=AfmBOooj7h2NoNjY74oK49wrsAFoCxhpM9TKD_-Xoexv2QL53sdHWJhSKarl - The Long Walk, by Stephen King - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Long_Walk_(novel)Taylor - Baked potato he recently ate at a football game... - https://www.google.com/search?q=picture+of+a+baked+potato*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/