
Shopify Custom App Development: What Changed in 2026
Everything that changed in Shopify custom app development for 2026. Functions, checkout extensions, MCP, Sidekick integration, and the new API landscape.
Liquid tutorials, CLI workflows, API integrations, and theme development guides for Shopify developers at every level.

Everything that changed in Shopify custom app development for 2026. Functions, checkout extensions, MCP, Sidekick integration, and the new API landscape.

The definitive Shopify Liquid cheat sheet covering objects, tags, filters, schemas, metafields, and performance patterns every theme developer needs bookmarked.

150+ updates dropped in Shopify's Winter '26 Edition. Here's which ones actually move the needle for merchants and developers — and which are noise.

Step-by-step tutorial to build your first custom discount with Shopify Functions. Covers setup, Rust and JavaScript, deployment, and common mistakes.

The checkout.liquid deprecation deadline is approaching. Here's your complete migration guide to Checkout Extensibility with timelines, steps, and what breaks if you don't migrate.

Master the Shopify Admin API — authentication, GraphQL vs REST, key resources, rate limiting, pagination, webhooks, and practical code examples for building custom integrations.

A merchant's guide to hiring a Shopify developer in 2026. Learn where to find vetted talent, what rates to expect, how to evaluate portfolios, and whether to go with a freelancer or an agency.

Learn how to customize your Shopify theme without breaking the design. Covers safe editing workflows, backup strategies, section management, version control, and testing across devices.

The complete Shopify store launch checklist for 2026 — every pre-launch task, tool recommendation, and post-launch action you need to open your store with confidence and avoid costly mistakes.