Hey everyone! I’ve got experience with Joomla and WordPress, but now I’m diving into the world of Shopify. I’m really excited about the idea of making my own app to add new features to Shopify stores. My goal is to eventually have it available in their app store, kind of like how WordPress has its plugin marketplace.
The thing is, I’m a bit lost on how to start building a custom Shopify app. I’ve looked around for guides with code examples, but haven’t had much luck. Does anyone here have experience with this? I’d love some tips on where to find good resources or maybe some basic steps to get started.
I’m especially interested in:
- What programming languages are best for Shopify apps?
- Are there any specific tools I should be using?
- How different is it from developing for WordPress?
Any advice would be super helpful. Thanks in advance!
hey there! i’ve worked on shopify dev. they use ruby on rails, so learn ruby. liquid template is also key. check shopify partner program and dev docs. it’s different from wordpress, more structured and powerful. good luck on ur app!
As someone who’s transitioned from WordPress to Shopify development, I can tell you it’s quite a shift. Shopify’s primary language is Ruby, and they use Liquid for templating. The development process is more structured compared to WordPress.
For getting started, I’d recommend diving into Shopify’s official documentation. It’s comprehensive and regularly updated. You’ll want to familiarize yourself with their API and the Shopify CLI tool, which streamlines the app development process.
One key difference from WordPress is Shopify’s emphasis on security and standardization. Your app will need to adhere to strict guidelines to be accepted into their app store.
Start by building a simple app that interacts with Shopify’s API. This will help you understand the platform’s architecture and workflow. As you progress, you can explore more complex features and integrations.