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/