Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development

• Episode 053 - Roberto Senabre with Orbe

  In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Roberto Senabre, co-founder of the Shopify app Orbe, to discuss the complexities of Shopify Markets and internationalization.Roberto shares his journey from starting a plant-based leather brand on WooCommerce to becoming a "Shopify Markets fanboy" after realizing the struggles of managing localized experiences. He explains how Orbe solves the critical issue of directing international shoppers to the correct localized storefront without negatively impacting SEO or UX.HookdeckFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, Hookdeck, check out https://hookdeck.com/?utm_source=LWPodcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_id=LWAdSlot Find Roberto Senabre Online- Orbe: https://apps.shopify.com/orbe- Twitter (X): https://x.com/robertosenabre- LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/senabre/ Timestamps- 00:00 Introduction and Hookdeck Sponsor Ad- 02:40 Welcome and Introduction of Roberto Senabre from Orbe- 05:25 Roberto’s Background: From 12-year-old Coder to Merchant- 08:30 The Birth of Orbe and Discovering Shopify Markets- 11:20 The Vision of Shopify Markets: Beyond Just Countries- 13:45 The Pain of "Expansion Stores" vs. Single Store Markets- 19:00 Technical Pitfall 1: Not Using Proper Liquid/JS Routes Objects- 22:45 Technical Pitfall 2: Confusing Markets with Storefronts (The "Rest of World" Mistake)- 26:30 Technical Pitfall 3: Hard-Coding Full URLs in Content- 30:30 Technical Pitfall 4: Manually Editing Hreflang Tags (Don't do it!)- 32:30 Technical Pitfall 5: Using Visual-Only Currency Converter Apps- 33:40 Technical Pitfall 6: Automatic Redirection vs. SEO Crawlers- 35:50 When to Use Expansion Stores vs. Markets- 38:00 Orbe’s Tech Stack: PHP, Vanilla JS, and Web Components- 44:50 Dev Changelog Highlights- 50:40 Picks of the WeekResources- Orbe Geolocation: https://orbe.app/install/liquidweekly- Orbe Affiliate Program: http://orbe.app/affiliates/liquidweekly- Hookdeck: https://hookdeck.com/- Common issues on Markets: https://orbe.app/blogs/blog/shopify-markets-mistakes- Expansion stores vs one single store: https://orbe.app/blogs/blog/shopify-expansion-stores-vs-shopify-marketsDev Changelog- New: Unlisted Product Status - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-unlisted-product-status- Improved concurrency handling in the Cart AJAX API and Storefront Cart -GraphQL API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/improved-concurrency-handling-in-the-cart-ajax-api-and-storefront-cart-graphql-api- Updated online store promotion app store requirement - https://shopify.dev/changelog/updated-online-store-promotion-app-store-requirement- Increased limits in metafield and metaobject definitions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/increased-limits-for-metafields-and-metaobjects- [action required] Bulk operations group objects default changed to false - https://shopify.dev/changelog/bulk-operations-group-objects-default-changed-to-false- Built for Shopify apps get priority visibility across the Shopify App Store - https://shopify.dev/changelog/built-for-shopify-apps-get-priority-visibility-across-the-shopify-app-store- The cartDiscountCodeUpdate mutation now requires the discountCodes field - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-cartdiscountcodeupdate-mutation-now-requires-the-discountcodes-fieldPicks of the Week- Karl: Chronometer - A free nutrition, calorie, and macro tracking app with a great food library and barcode scanner. https://cronometer.com/ - Roberto: RFC for Shopify Storefront Standard events: https://x.com/benjaminsehl/status/1982862575298838983 - Taylor: Ashland High School Football - Celebrating local team making it to the first round of the playoffs.Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon'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 052 - Karl and Taylor and 2k Variants

  In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page explore a wide range of topics—from home improvement mishaps and 3D printing experiments to the evolving challenges of Shopify app development and pricing models in an AI-driven world.They dive deep into product design, beta testing, user experience, and the importance of theme compatibility in Shopify apps. The conversation wraps up with insights on value-based pricing for freelancers, Shopify’s latest developer updates (including 2K+ product variants).HookdeckFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, check out hookdeck.Dev ChangelogThe product variant limit is now 2048 for all merchants - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-product-variant-limit-is-now-2048-for-all-merchantsRemoving visible_to_storefront_api field on metaobject field definitions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/removing-storefront-visibility-field-on-metaobject-field-definitionsIntroducing the Shop Minis SDK (early access) - https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-the-shop-minis-sdk-early-accessSubscription Selling Plan support with POS UI Extensions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/subscription-selling-plan-support-with-pos-ui-extensionsPicks of the WeekKarl: The Watchmakers Daughter by Larry LoftisTaylor: Harry Potter Series (Book & Audiobook)Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon’t miss expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this:👉 https://liquidweekly.com

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• Episode 051 - Dylan Pierce with Verdict

  In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Dylan Pierce, founder of Verdict Software and a fraud expert, who helps determine if the hosts are "imposters." Dylan details his journey to creating the Shopify app Real ID, which uses deeper verification to combat false positives, deter "friendly fraud," and help merchants win chargebacks, emphasizing how Shopify Flow is essential for building custom fraud rules, such as ID verification for specific items in certain regions.The conversation also covers Dylan's technical preference for Node in a mono-repo architecture, the threat of AI-driven spoofing and the need for digital IDs, how Claude's "Plan Mode" has dramatically increased productivity, and the latest Shopify Changelog updates, including the new Admin Intents API.Find Dylan OnlineWebsite: https://dylanjpierce.com/Verdict: https://getverdict.com/Real ID Shopify App: https://apps.shopify.com/real-idTwitter(X): https://x.com/ctrlaltdylanLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/dylanpierce/Timestamps00:00 Introduction00:45 Welcome and Introduction of Fraud Expert Dylan Pierce09:00 Dylan’s Background in Fraud Detection at RVshare11:35 Tiny House?13:40 Tech Stack and Language Preferences15:20 Real ID vs. Shopify's Fraud Analysis19:30 False Positives and the Black Box of Shopify's Fraud System26:15 Digital IDs and the Future of AI Spoofing28:20 Managing Multiple Apps with a Mono-Repo and AWS33:00 Thoughts on Shopify's Next-Gen Dev Platform38:50 Using AI with Development51:00 How Shopify Fraud Analysis is Changing1:04:28 Dev Changelog1:10:10 Picks of the WeekResourcesMock Bridge (Dylan's own local testing strategy): https://x.com/ctrlaltdylan/status/1978458949176164427 RVshare: https://rvshare.com/Sneaker Bot Article: https://www.nytimes.com/interactive/2021/10/15/style/sneaker-bots.htmlHelium: https://heliumdev.com/Dev Changelog- Introducing the admin intents API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-the-admin-intents-api- [action required] Upcoming Markets pricing support for Draft Order checkouts - https://shopify.dev/changelog/upcoming-markets-pricing-support-for-draft-order-checkouts- Duplicate themes with the Admin GraphQL API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/duplicate-themes-with-the-admin-graphql-api- Polaris unified web components are now stable - https://shopify.dev/changelog/polaris-unified-web-components-are-now-stable- Shopify.dev MCP Now Supports More APIs - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopifydev-mcp-now-supports-more-apis- Themes now use one industry tag for better search results - https://shopify.dev/changelog/themes-now-use-one-industry-tag-for-better-search-resultsPicks of the WeekKarl: Rocket Dreams by Christian Davenport: https://amzn.to/3KWoVorDylan: Dark: https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Dark_(TV_series) Taylor: Garmin Bounce Watch: https://www.garmin.com/en-US/p/714945/ Sign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon'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 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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