Shopify Development

Comprehensive guide for building on Shopify platform: apps, extensions, themes, and API integrations.

Platform Overview

Core Components:

• Shopify CLI - Development workflow tool
• GraphQL Admin API - Primary API for data operations (recommended)
• REST Admin API - Legacy API (maintenance mode)
• Polaris UI - Design system for consistent interfaces
• Liquid - Template language for themes

Extension Points:

• Checkout UI - Customize checkout experience
• Admin UI - Extend admin dashboard
• POS UI - Point of Sale customization
• Customer Account - Post-purchase pages
• Theme App Extensions - Embedded theme functionality