The Shopify App Show

There haven't been many Shopify apps break onto the scene in the past few years with as much impact as Order Editing.They have struck a formula to envy - a simple product with a failsafe value proposition. They're led by a couple of savvy founders who have grown their brand in public with that perfect balance of youth, authenticity and most importantly results.Kiril is the tech guy behind the product, but he is just as comfortable behind the microphone. Surprisingly this is his first ever podcast but you wouldn't know it.This is a must listen for anyone building digital products or apps, whether you're working agency side, client side or independently. Kiril is super generous with sharing his story and learnings as he evolved from being a designer to a CTO.Chapters00:00 Introduction to Kiril Climson and Order Editing03:39 Evolution of Order Editing: Features and Growth05:40 Expanding Beyond Order Editing by understanding Customer Needs07:47 Scaling Development: Balancing Speed and Quality10:05 Leveraging AI and Automation in App Development12:34 Integration Challenges and Solutions16:44 Innovating Address Validation for E-commerce20:54 The Importance of Scoping Projects Effectively23:35 Building no-bullshit analytics for apps30:44 Future of AI in E-commerce and Shopify's RoleTakeawaysThe evolution of Order Editing reflects the growth of Shopify's API capabilities.Customer feedback is crucial for feature development and app improvement.Scaling a remote team requires trust and effective communication.Innovative features like address validation can enhance customer experience if delivered properly.Effective project scoping is essential to avoid wasted time and resources.Analytics in e-commerce is complex and requires careful planning.AI integration should be approached cautiously, considering Shopify's advancements. There's no point building stuff that is going to become outdated almost straight away, or become part of the platform.

Chatting with Josh Bitossi about Shopify POS is like talking to Steve Jobs about Apple. His knowledge as both a Shopify Alumni and indie app developer who has dedicated his expertise to building apps for Shopify POS.Every episode the Shopify App Show chats with indie app developers who are breaking new ground across the Shopify ecosystem. Whether you are a business already using Shopify POS, you're considering a move to Shopify POS or are building stuff for POS yourself, Josh's insights are worth a million bucks. We discuss the challenges and limitations of Shopify POS, the importance of indie developers in driving innovation, and the future of scanning technology. This is not a product demo show!