Introduction
Shopify app development involves creating applications that enhance the functionality and features of Shopify online stores. Here are some useful tools and resources for Shopify app development:
1. Shopify Partner Dashboard
The Shopify Partner Dashboard is where you can manage your apps, access development stores, and find resources for building and marketing your apps.
2. Shopify CLI
The Shopify CLI is a command-line tool that helps you scaffold and manage Shopify apps more efficiently. It provides commands for creating apps, generating code, and managing your app’s lifecycle.
3. Shopify Theme Kit
Theme Kit is a command-line tool that allows you to build and deploy themes on Shopify. It simplifies theme development and provides commands for syncing your local theme files with a Shopify store.
4. Shopify App Bridge
Shopify App Bridge is a JavaScript library that allows you to embed your app seamlessly into the Shopify Admin. It provides components and utilities for building a consistent and integrated user experience.
5. Shopify Polaris
Polaris is Shopify’s design system, providing a set of components and guidelines for creating a consistent and user-friendly interface. It’s especially useful for developing apps that blend seamlessly with the Shopify Admin.
6. Shopify App Bridge React
This library enables you to integrate your React app with Shopify App Bridge, making it easier to build React-based Shopify apps.
7. Shopify Embedded App SDK
The Embedded App SDK allows you to embed your app directly within the Shopify Admin. It provides JavaScript APIs for interacting with the Shopify Admin and creating a more integrated user experience.
8. Shopify GraphQL Explorer
The GraphQL Explorer allows you to interactively explore and test queries against Shopify’s GraphQL API. It’s a valuable tool for understanding and testing the Shopify API.
9. ngrok
When developing Shopify apps locally, you may need to expose your local development server to the internet for testing webhooks and other functionalities. ngrok is a tool that helps you achieve this.
10. Postman
Postman is a powerful API testing tool. Use it to test your app’s API requests, including webhooks and GraphQL queries, during development.
