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 delves into the unique aspects of Gadget, its focus on making low-level tools purpose-specific, and its target audience, including Shopify Plus agencies, freelancers, and front-end developers. Learn how Gadget draws inspiration from Rails and simplifies the development process, making it more efficient and accessible. Mohammad addresses questions about pricing, sustainability, and Gadget's commitment to its customers. Don't miss this episode filled with insights into Gadget's innovative approach to web app development and its impact on the Shopify ecosystem. Join the conversation and explore the possibilities of custom apps with Gadget. // Guest Information // Follow Mohammad Hashemi Online LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/mohashemi/ Twitter (x): https://twitter.com/hashemito Sign-up for Gadget: https://app.gadget.dev/auth/signup?utm_source=liquidweekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dec-2023 Apps Built by Gadget: https://gadget.dev/use-cases/shopify-app-development?utm_source=liquidweekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=dec-2023 // Resources // Shopify Metaobjects Custom Data: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/custom-data/metaobjects Shopify Metaobjects in Liquid: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/liquid/objects/metaobject // In the Community // Shopify Supply: https://shopify.supply/ Shopify merchants drive record-high $9.3 billion in Black Friday-Cyber Monday sales: https://news.shopify.com/shopify-merchants-drive-record-high-93-billion-in-black-friday-cyber-monday-sales Malicious DMCA takedowns - Rob Freund: https://x.com/RobertFreundLaw/status/1728241683899596844?s=20 // Changelog // Shopify Functions runs logs now include production store executions: https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-functions-run-logs-now-include-production-store-executions UI extensions on the Thank you and Order status pages have launched: https://shopify.dev/changelog/ui-extensions-on-the-thank-you-and-order-status-pages-have-launched Changelog Schedule tab getting full: https://shopify.dev/changelog/scheduled // Picks of the Week // Karl: The Muppets Family Christmas 1987 and Ramsey's Trailside restaurant (https://maps.app.goo.gl/wq2sUjwmqaXg3EXq7) Mohamed: The Lalabu Dad Shirt (https://shop.lalabu.com/collections/dad-shirt/products/dad-shirt-gray) Taylor: Bose QuietComfort Headphones (https://amzn.to/3hhdidd) // Sign Up for Liquid Weekly // Don’t miss out on more Shopify insights—subscribe to Liquid Weekly at Liquid Weekly