Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development

• Episode 50 - Alex Abbott Creator of Dezi

  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/

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• Episode 049 - Dave Warrington, Senior Demo Engineer at Shopify

  In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Dave Warrington, a senior demo engineer at Shopify. The conversation explores various aspects of development within the Shopify ecosystem, particularly focusing on Liquid, demo engineering, and the evolution of theme development. Dave shares his journey into the development world, his experiences at Shopify, and insights into performance considerations when working with Liquid. The trio also discuss the importance of community engagement, public speaking, and the latest updates in the Shopify changelog, including new developer tools and features.Find Dave OnlineWebsite: https://ellodave.dev/LinkedIn:   / david-warrington  Twitter(X): https://x.com/warringtondavid ResourcesNick Weselman's Next Gen Developer Platform migration video: https://x.com/ShopifyDevs/status/1962... Horizon theme (now open source): https://github.com/Shopify/horizonBuilding Sections schemas with JS: https://ellodave.dev/blog/article/bui... ESBuild Plugin Liquid Schemas: https://www.npmjs.com/package/esbuild... Shopify Schema Utils: https://www.npmjs.com/package/shopify...Leeds Shopify Partners Meetup details: https://partnersnorthmeetup.uk/produc... Dev ChangelogSetting permitsSkuSharing argument to false when creating a fulfillment service returns an error - https://shopify.dev/changelog/setting...Next-Gen developer platform now available to all app developers - https://shopify.dev/changelog/next-ge...Build an Announcement Bar Extension for the Thank You page or Customer Account Pages - https://shopify.dev/changelog/build-a...@inContext directive supports visitor consent for privacy-compliant checkouts - https://shopify.dev/changelog/inconte...Global HS code is now supported in GraphQL Admin API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/country...Picks of the WeekKarl: "Danger UXB" by James Owen (book about WWII bomb disposal)Dave: Warhammer 40,000 Dawn of War Definitive EditionTaylor: Andrea Morone's Attributes Pro and SupaEasy App for payment method-based discountsTimestamps00:00 Introduction to the Podcast and Guests02:02 Dave Warrington's Journey into Development04:52 Exploring Liquid and Its Applications07:49 The Role of a Demo Engineer at Shopify11:01 Building Internal Tools and Demos13:32 The Benefits of Using JavaScript in Liquid Development17:01 Theme Development: Agency vs. Public Themes20:11 Understanding Theme Blocks and Their Limitations23:16 Navigating the Challenges of Theme Blocks25:52 Feedback on Theme Development and User Experience28:49 Liquid Hacks and Best Practices34:30 Exploring Visible If in Shopify36:04 The Evolution of Theme Development39:23 Performance Considerations in Liquid41:17 Best Practices for Liquid Coding47:27 The Growth of Shopify's Platform51:14 Public Speaking and Community Engagement54:30 The Importance of In-Person Interactions01:01:57 Dev changelog01:06:07 Picks of the weekSign 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/

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• Episode 048 - Karl and Taylor on Product Feeds, AI War Stories and Theme Store Updates

  In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast Karl and Taylor delve into the evolving landscape of AI tools, particularly focusing on Cursor and Claude Code, and their implications for development workflows. They discuss the recent updates to the Shopify theme store, the transition to a new online editor based on VS Code, and the importance of community engagement through in-person events. The conversation also highlights new features in Shopify's change log, including updates to the order editing API and font library, and concludes with personal recommendations for tools and events.*Takeaways*Compliments can significantly boost someone's day.There are numerous business opportunities in the Shopify ecosystem.AI can assist in development and troubleshooting.Understanding data is key to leveraging business opportunities. Cursor and Claude Code offer different functionalities for AI-assisted development.Planning modes in AI tools can enhance workflow efficiency.AI tools can save time but may also complicate processes if not used judiciously.Shopify's theme store has significantly expanded its offerings with new presets.The transition to a VS Code-based online editor in Shopify is a notable improvement.Community events are gaining traction, fostering collaboration among developers.Shopify's change log reveals important updates that can impact development practices.Using AI for workout planning can streamline fitness routines.Personal recommendations can enhance productivity and engagement in various tasks.Understanding the implications of new tools and updates is crucial for developers. *Sound bites*"I think you could be right.""It's a little bit more complex""It's hard for me to get on board"*Timestamps*02:49 Parenting and Homeschooling Dynamics05:34 Summer Activities and Food Preferences08:22 Health Challenges and Family Updates11:11 Personal Experiences with Online Shopping13:52 Transitioning to Shopify Discussions21:44 Exploring Product Feeds and Data Management28:18 The Role of AI in Development40:28 Navigating AI Challenges and Solutions41:36 Shopify Theme Store Updates and Implications46:37 Theme Review Process and Complexity Reduction47:52 Transition to VS Code for Theme Editing48:37 Merchants and Theme Complexity50:31 Browser Extensions and Cybersecurity Awareness52:49 Community Events and In-Person Gatherings54:52 ShopQuest and International Events56:57 Changelog Updates and API Enhancements01:01:43 Picks of the Week and Personal Insights*Dev Changelog*Order Editing API Supports Discounts on Fulfilled Line Items - https://shopify.dev/changelog/order-editing-api-supports-discounts-on-fulfilled-line-itemsFont Library Updates - https://shopify.dev/changelog/font-library-updates-automatic-replacement-for-deprecated-fontsExtensions API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/app-bridge-extension-apiBulk Update Variant Strategy - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-preservestandalonevariant-strategy-for-productvariantsbulkcreate-mutation*Picks of the Week*Karl - Parade of the Hills Festival in Nelsonville Ohio - https://www.paradeofthehills.org/Taylor - Using Grok AI for Workouts - https://x.ai/*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/

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• Episode 047 - Theme Blocks, AI Tools, and Barcelona Adventures

  In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor reconnect after Taylor's anniversary trip to Barcelona, diving into their latest Shopify development work including theme blocks, app development challenges, and the evolving AI tooling landscape.Episode Highlights:Taylor's experience transitioning from sections/blocks to theme blocks and the mental shift requiredKarl's EtherCycle app development progress and webhook filtering solutionsDiscussion of AI coding tools: Claude Code, Cursor, Kiro, and GPT-5 comparisonsTaylor's Barcelona travel stories and balancing client work while on vacationThe challenges merchants face adapting to theme blocks in themes like HorizonKarl's clever solution for filtering Shopify webhooks per shop to reduce infrastructure overheadFour-year anniversary milestone for the Liquid Weekly newsletterTimestamps:00:00 - Introduction and Barcelona recap15:30 - Theme blocks learning curve and documentation28:45 - AI coding tools comparison and workflow35:20 - App development updates and webhook solutions45:10 - Travel work-life balance and client management52:30 - Shopify Dev Changelog57:00 - Picks of the WeekResources:Horizon theme (now open source) - https://github.com/Shopify/horizon Jan's Horizon customization video - https://www.shopifyacademy.com/video-learn-theme-customization-with-theme-blocks/2303629 Shopify customize webhook filters - https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/build/webhooks/customize/filters Raycast - https://raycast.com/?via=taylor Warp terminal - https://app.warp.dev/referral/2WY6RV Kiro AI coding tool - https://kiro.dev/ Claude Code - https://www.anthropic.com/claude-code Cursor CLI - https://cursor.com/en/cli Dev Changelog:Request app reviews in admin with the new Reviews API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/request-app-reviews-in-admin-with-the-new-reviews-api New: Support for nested cart lines - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-support-for-nested-cart-lines [action required] _tracking_consent, _landing_page, _orig_referrer cookies will no longer be set - https://shopify.dev/changelog/trackingconsent-landingpage-origreferrer-cookies-will-no-longer-be-set [action required] _shopify_y and _shopify_s cookies will no longer be set - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopifyy-and-shopifys-cookies-will-no-longer-be-set [action required] Deprecation of the checkout_and_accounts_configurations/update webhook - https://shopify.dev/changelog/deprecation-of-checkoutandaccountsconfigurationsupdate-webhook Picks of the Week:Karl: Taylor (awwwww)Taylor: Kindle Paperwhite - https://amzn.to/3UL74CB 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/

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• Episode 046 - Karl and Taylor on AI, App Dev and Gutter Aprons!

  In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page share personal and work updates. The conversation covers insights into Shopify app development focusing on order management, the use of AI tools like Gadget, Sidekick, and Grok, and the implications of vendor lock-in. They explore the benefits of using AI for SEO and product management, share insights on client work, and provide updates on the latest changes in the Shopify ecosystem.*Timestamps*00:00 Personal Updates and Hair Cutting Techniques02:09 Battling Home Maintenance and Weather Challenges05:04 Navigating Anxiety in a Fast-Paced World07:56 The Impact of Technology on Learning11:01 Personal Life Updates and Family Adventures16:56 Teleportation and Jet Lag: A Fun Discussion18:08 Trail Running Adventures: Personal Experiences23:01 Work and Entrepreneurship: Balancing Jobs and Projects23:57 Shopify App Development: Progress and Challenges28:06 Webhooks and Technical Insights: Navigating Development32:07 Gadget and AI: Exploring New Tools for Development37:06 Vendor Lock-In: The Challenges of Gadget Migration42:03 The Challenge of Time Management42:39 Exploring AI in Development45:53 Shopify Theme Store Updates47:45 AI Tools for Development52:52 Navigating New AI Tools58:16 The Importance of Staying Updated59:10 Change Log Insights01:04:38 Picks of the Week*Dev Changelog*- Server Pixels: added subtotal_price to checkout events - https://shopify.dev/changelog/server-pixels-added-subtotalprice-to-checkout-events- [action required] POS UI Extensions 2025-07 update - https://shopify.dev/changelog/pos-ui-extensions-2025-07-update- The _ab cookie will no longer be set - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-ab-cookie-will-no-longer-be-set- Improved theme discovery and merchandising on the Shopify Theme Store - https://shopify.dev/changelog/improved-theme-discovery-and-merchandising-on-the-shopify-theme-store- Shopify App Store reviews now move between published and archived states based on merchant status - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-app-store-reviews-now-move-between-published-and-archived-states-based-on-merchant-status*Picks of the Week*Karl - Gutter Aprons - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gibraltar-Building-Products-10-ft-Aluminum-Gutter-Apron-Flashing-in-Birch-White-GA-WH/202092933Taylor - I am legend - original book by Richard Matheson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(novel)*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/

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