Course

Shopify App Development

Course

Month 1: Introduction to Shopify and App Development Basics

  • Week 1: Introduction to Shopify

    • What is Shopify? Overview of the platform
    • Shopify store setup and configuration
    • Introduction to Shopify apps and their role in e-commerce
    • Shopify Partner Program: Setting up a developer account
    • Hands-on: Creating a Shopify development store

  • Week 2: Shopify App Development Basics

    • Introduction to the Shopify API
    • Types of Shopify apps (public, custom, and private apps)
    • App development environment setup (Node.js, ngrok, Shopify CLI)
    • Hands-on: Setting up a basic app with the Shopify CLI

  • Week 3: App Authentication and Shopify Polaris

    • OAuth authentication in Shopify apps
    • Introduction to Shopify Polaris (UI library)
    • Building user interfaces with Polaris components
    • Hands-on: Implementing authentication and a basic UI in a Shopify app

  • Week 4: Introduction to GraphQL and REST APIs

    • Understanding the Shopify GraphQL and REST APIs
    • Accessing store data through API calls
    • Hands-on: Fetching data from a Shopify store using GraphQL and REST

Month 2: Working with Shopify Data and API Integrations

  • Week 5: Products, Collections, and Orders API

    • Working with Shopify's Product and Collection APIs
    • Managing orders via the Orders API
    • Hands-on: Building an app that interacts with products and orders

  • Week 6: Webhooks in Shopify

    • Introduction to Shopify webhooks
    • Setting up webhooks for store events (order creation, product update)
    • Hands-on: Building a webhook to track store events in real-time

  • Week 7: Metafields and Custom Data

    • Introduction to Metafields and custom fields in Shopify
    • Storing and retrieving custom data using Metafields API
    • Hands-on: Creating an app that uses Metafields for custom data

  • Week 8: Building a Dashboard for Store Owners

    • Designing user-friendly dashboards with Polaris
    • Fetching and displaying store analytics using the API
    • Hands-on: Building a dashboard to display key store data (sales, orders, etc.)

Month 3: App Backend and Database Integration

  • Week 9: Introduction to Backend Development

    • Understanding backend architecture for Shopify apps
    • Using Node.js and Express for app backend
    • Introduction to databases for storing app data (MySQL, MongoDB)
    • Hands-on: Setting up a backend for a Shopify app

  • Week 10: Storing App Data in a Database

    • Connecting Shopify apps to a database (MySQL or MongoDB)
    • Storing user data, app configurations, and settings
    • Hands-on: Implementing database storage for a Shopify app

  • Week 11: Processing Data and Backend Logic

    • Creating custom logic to process Shopify store data
    • Running background tasks and jobs (queues, cron jobs)
    • Hands-on: Implementing backend logic to process large amounts of data

  • Week 12: Implementing App Billing

    • Introduction to Shopify's billing API
    • Implementing subscription plans and one-time charges
    • Hands-on: Building a paid app with a trial period and billing integration

Month 4: Advanced App Development

  • Week 13: Customizing the Shopify Admin

    • Embedding apps directly in the Shopify admin
    • Customizing the admin interface with App Bridge
    • Hands-on: Building an embedded app with Shopify App Bridge

  • Week 14: Integrating Third-Party APIs

    • Working with external APIs to enhance app functionality
    • Examples of third-party integrations (payment gateways, CRM, etc.)
    • Hands-on: Adding third-party API integrations to a Shopify app

  • Week 15: Managing Shopify Themes

    • Introduction to Shopify themes and Liquid templating
    • Adding custom functionality to Shopify themes via apps
    • Hands-on: Creating an app that modifies store themes and Liquid files

  • Week 16: Shopify Plus Features

    • Introduction to Shopify Plus (enterprise features)
    • Working with the Multipass API for custom user authentication
    • Hands-on: Exploring advanced features for Shopify Plus stores

Month 5: Testing, Security, and Performance

  • Week 17: Testing and Debugging Shopify Apps

    • Unit and integration testing for Shopify apps
    • Debugging common issues and best practices
    • Hands-on: Writing tests for a Shopify app using Jest

  • Week 18: Securing Shopify Apps

    • Best practices for securing Shopify apps (SSL, OAuth, API keys)
    • Preventing common security vulnerabilities (SQL Injection, XSS)
    • Hands-on: Implementing security features in a Shopify app

  • Week 19: Performance Optimization

    • Optimizing API calls and database queries
    • Reducing app load times and improving UX
    • Hands-on: Identifying and optimizing performance bottlenecks in your app

  • Week 20: App Localization and Multi-Language Support

    • Adding multi-language support to Shopify apps
    • Working with Shopify’s translation APIs
    • Hands-on: Implementing localization for different languages and regions

Month 6: App Deployment and Final Project

  • Week 21: Preparing Your App for the Shopify App Store

    • Shopify app review guidelines and requirements
    • Preparing your app for submission (screenshots, documentation, etc.)
    • Hands-on: Preparing a demo for the app store submission

  • Week 22: App Deployment and Hosting

    • Hosting options for Shopify apps (Heroku, AWS, DigitalOcean)
    • Deploying your Shopify app to a live server
    • Hands-on: Deploying your app and ensuring it works in a production environment

  • Week 23: Marketing and Monetizing Your App

    • Marketing strategies for Shopify apps
    • Pricing strategies and offering free trials
    • Hands-on: Creating a landing page and marketing plan for your app

  • Week 24: Final Project and Wrap-Up

    • Final Project: Build a complete Shopify app (e.g., inventory management, reporting tool, marketing automation)
    • Project presentation and review
    • Course wrap-up and final Q&A