In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Kirill Platonov, a Shopify developer specializing in Ruby on Rails. The conversation explores Kirill's journey into development, his experiences building Shopify apps, and the evolution of the Rails ecosystem. They discuss the challenges and advantages of using Rails with Shopify, the impact of open-source contributions, and the transition to GraphQL. Kirill shares insights on the future of Rails...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, host Karl Meisterheim and co-host Taylor Page welcome Patrick Millegan from Shopify to discuss the new customer accounts feature. They explore Patrick's journey to Shopify, the evolution of customer accounts, and the importance of user experience and branding. The conversation delves into the challenges and opportunities presented by the new system, including the balance between functionality and design, and the launch partner program aimed at...

In this conversation, Karl Meisterheim, Taylor Page, and Kurt Elster discuss the challenges and strategies of collaboration in the Shopify development space, particularly focusing on working with clients and other developers. Kurt shares his entrepreneurial journey, the origins of EtherCycle, and the importance of effective communication and documentation in development teams. The discussion also touches on the significance of partnerships, risk-taking in entrepreneurship, and the necessity...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Thomas Kelly, CEO of Archetype Themes, to discuss the intricacies of Shopify theme development and the introduction of DevKit. Thomas shares his journey from working at Shopify to leading a successful theme business. The episode concludes with insights on the future of app development and community engagement. *Find Thomas Online* Twitter: https://x.com/thommaskelly Linkedin:...

Join us for an in-depth conversation with *Tobi Lutke*, Co-Founder and CEO of Shopify and the creator of Liquid, as he shares his insights on the future of e-commerce, entrepreneurship, and the role of technology in shaping the industry all while talking about the origins of creating Liquid. *Find Tobi Lutke online* Website: https://tobi.lutke.com/ Twitter: https://x.com/tobi LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/tobiaslutke/ *Additional Resources:* Real Genius (movie) -...

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor sit down to reflect on their experiences and share their thoughts on various topics, including their podcast, Liquid Weekly, and their plans for the future. The conversation covers their journey so far, including the challenges and successes they've encountered. They also discuss some technical updates, such as changes to the Shopify API and new features, as well as their personal preferences and "picks of the week." From their experiences...

In this special release episode, Karl and Taylor sit down to chat about Editions.dev, an in-person developer event hosted by Shopify for first time in years. In the first part of this episode, Karl talks to Taylor about what the experience was like and additional takeaway after the event. In the second part of this episode (starting at 57:13), Karl and Taylor interview Harshdeep Singh Hura, the award winning Shopify developer from Shopify's very first Shopify Build Awards announced and...

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Taylor and Karl sit down with David to explore his experience as a Shopify developer and entrepreneur. David shares his story, from running his own Shopify development studio to creating custom solutions for clients. The conversation covers key takeaways from his experience, including the importance of understanding client needs, the benefits of using Shopify's checkout extensibility, and tips for aspiring Shopify developers. From the challenges of working...

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Taylor and Karl sit down with Adam, co-founder of Wrapped, to explore his experience building a successful Shopify app and his journey to achieving "Built for Shopify" status. Adam shares his story, from launching Wrapped to overcoming challenges and ultimately achieving the coveted "Built for Shopify" badge. The conversation covers key takeaways from his experience, including the importance of following Polaris guidelines, the benefits of investing in...

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor dive into a conversation with Coralie, a Shopify expert, discussing her experiences and insights on various Shopify-related topics as well as different parts of the Shopify services sphere. Coralie shares her experience freelancing with Shopify, to working with Theme provider Clean Canvas, and finally a look at her new role at Shopify on the Professional Services team. She shares her thoughts on theme development, the importance of community,...

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor get into Karl's experience building out features for a Flickity slideshow in a Shopify theme and leveraging checkout branding API and its implications for customizing the checkout experience. Karl shares his recent hands-on experience and insights on using GraphQL queries, color schemes, and checkout UI extensions to tailor the checkout header, logo, and links for a more personalized customer journey. Discover the challenges faced,...

In this episode of Liquid Weekly, Karl and Taylor welcome Marianne Ferguson, a talented Shopify designer and developer founder at Ultrafine, to explore the intricacies of using React in Shopify theme development. Marianne discusses her personal and professional journey, delving into how her experiences shaped her expertise in creating sophisticated and dynamic user interfaces. The conversation highlights key aspects of client-side frameworks, offering insights into how React enhances the...

Karl and Taylor sit down with Leigh Barnes, former CTO of We Are Eight, on the latest episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast. From scaling markets with e-commerce platforms to spearheading innovative Shopify solutions, Leigh's journey is filled with valuable lessons and pioneering strategies in the Shopify ecosystem. Leigh's experience ranges from being nearly every type of Shopify Partner possible including working in roles from Agency, Plus Agency, Tech Partner Apps ( Purpose built and...

Taylor and Karl dive into the fascinating and confusing world of Shopify Checkout Extensions in this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast. From weather updates to work experiences, they traipse through the nuances of Shopify's checkout extensibility, discussing everything from Pixels integration to the migration from Shopify Scripts. Learn the distinctions within Checkout Extensibility, such as Checkout Extensions and Shopify Functions. Also discussed are the implications for developers and...

In this episode, hosts Taylor and Karl are joined by special guest Henry Johnson from iziGift. The hosts provide personal updates and delve into Henry's remarkable journey from being a non-Shopify developer to becoming a proficient expert in the field. Henry candidly shares his experiences of purchasing and developing Shopify apps, overcoming challenges, and mastering coding skills while juggling a full-time job. He also discusses his strategies for success, including leveraging Shopify Flow...

In this special release episode, Karl and Taylor have the unique opportunity to sit down with Michael Gooding and Kimberly Oleiro from Shopify to uncover the secrets behind the creation of the new and improved Web Performance Dashboard in the Shopify admin. Announced during Shopify Winter Editions '24, the new web performance dashboard is an enhancement from the previous Lighthouse score in the dashboard. The team talks about the history of the performance score, the reasons behind this new...

In the Liquid Weekly Podcast episode, Karl and Taylor meet with guest Griffin Caprio, a seasoned developer and founder of No Fixed Plans. Griffin shares his journey from software engineering to Shopify app development as well as his insights on transitioning from building custom apps on Shopify for clients to working with public Shopify apps. Griffin emphasizes the importance of long-term maintainability in tech choices and recommends a straightforward tech stack, particularly Heroku. He...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by Brenda Storer, a solo theme developer who launched her own Shopify theme, Whisk. Brenda shares her journey from a non-technical background to becoming a theme developer. She discusses the challenges she faced in creating her theme, including financial risks and client work, to make her dream a reality. Brenda also talks about her decision to start with Shopify's Dawn theme as a foundation for her project and how she...

In this Liquid Weekly Podcast episode, hosts Karl and Taylor are joined by Sam Isseyegh, co-founder of Discount Kit, a leading Shopify app. They explore Sam's journey from gaming and web development to full-stack Shopify expertise. The team goes way back on Sam's experience in web development experiences, all the way from playing Age of Empires to creating Geocities websites. Sam shares his Shopify journey, from working on Pizza Hut's ecommerce platform to app development, reflecting on the...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Taylor and Karl are joined by the innovative Mohammad Hashemi from Gadget. Mohammad shares his remarkable journey, from starting school in Biochemistry to becoming a key figure at Shopify, where he played a pivotal role in building Shopify Payments and other critical financial services. Find out the origins of Gadget, a platform co-founded by Mohammad and Harry, with a mission to scale any software built by developers to infinity. Mohammad...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Taylor and Karl are joined by the dynamic Daniel Beck, CEO of Ablestar, a Shopify app development company known for its popular app, Bulk Product Editor. Daniel shares insights into his journey, experiences during the holiday season, and the tech stack at Ablestar. The hosts delve into Daniel's entry into the Shopify ecosystem, driven by curiosity about app development and a desire to explore the Shopify app marketplace. He shares his experience...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by Thomas Kimura, a Shopify developer, founder of Brickspace Lab, and the creator of Paper theme. Thomas shares insights into his path into web development, starting with building Tumblr themes and eventually transitioning to Shopify. The episode also delves into Thomas's experience with building the Paper theme, including his decision to use the Alpine.js framework and the open-sourcing of a toolkit for...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl and Taylor welcome Jan Frey, creator of Coding with Jan YouTube channel and co-founder of Freemote. Jan shares his valuable experiences transitioning from agency work to establishing himself as an independent service provider on Shopify. The group talks about Jan's journey in building a strong personal brand, a pivotal factor in his success. He offers advice on how freelancers can land their first clients and the importance of...

In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, Karl and Taylor are joined by the innovative Trudy MacNabb, who not only heads the Shopify dev agency Up at Five but also co-created the Shopify app Design Packs and pens the insightful Code Shopify blog. The trio wades into the intricacies of one of Shopify's newest features, metaobjects, with Trudy sharing her firsthand experience and excitement. They discuss the transformative effect metaobjects can have on creating more dynamic and...