Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify Development

Karl Meisterheim

Each episode hosts Karl and Taylor discuss the latest news and techniques for Shopify development. Hear about current projects, listen to interviews with developers and take your theme and app development skills to another level.

  1. 5 FEB

    Episode 59 - NYC Editions Meetup Recap

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page recap Taylor's trip to New York City for the exclusive Shopify Winter Editions meetup. They break down the "Agentic Commerce" hype, the realities of the new Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), and why the best way to optimize for AI is actually just using Standard Category Metafields. The episode features on-the-ground interviews with key Shopify staff members, including Liam Griffin, Darius (Senior Product Lead, Dev Platform), and Eitan (Shopify Flow team), offering deep dives into the new developer tools, Shop Minis, and the future of Shopify Flow. Interviews & Highlights Liam Griffin: Discusses the Model Context Protocol (MCP) for developers, using AI for mundane tasks like REST-to-GraphQL migration, and the "Pokemon generation" explosion of Shop Minis (including a virtual sommelier!). Darius: Breaks down the Universal Commerce Protocol (UCP), how the Catalog API works with agents, and why "Agentic Engine Optimization" isn't about hacks—it's about clean data and taxonomy. Eitan: Covers the "Flow 3.0" feel with new Sidekick-generated workflows, the highly anticipated testing layer, and moving toward declarative UIs.Timestamps 00:00 Introduction, Stickers, and Winter Storm Stories06:40 Taylor’s NYC Editions Trip Recap20:45 Key Takeaways: Agentic Commerce & UCP Realities31:00 Live Demo: Shopify Flow Sidekick Generation & Testing Layer38:30 Developer Tip: Running Queries from Dev Docs in GraphiQL43:00 Interview: Liam Griffin (Dev MCP, Shop Minis, Dev Forums)55:20 Interview: Darius (Universal Commerce Protocol, Metaobject Limits, Catalog API)01:07:50 Interview: Eitan (Shopify Flow Updates)01:20:30 Dev Changelog Highlights01:25:00 Picks of the Week Dev Changelog New article list input settings for themes: Link Migrate metafields with Shopify App Import custom data definitions: Link [Action Required] Shop Minis development now requires partner account permissions: Link [Action Required] Standardization of asset_url version params: Link Shopify App extensions now support Admin and Theme App Extensions: Link [Action Required] Ensuring POS UI extension stability by hardening callback handling: LinkPicks of the Week Karl: MagiQuest at Great Wolf Lodge – An interactive live-action game that turns the water park lodge into a questing adventure. Taylor: DJI Mic 3 – Wireless microphones that offer professional audio quality and ease of use for field recordings and interviews.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/

    1h 37m

  2. 22 JAN

    Episode 58 - Simon Barnes with Mantle

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page welcome Simon Barnes, the Head of Developer Relations at Mantle. The conversation kicks off with Simon's journey into Shopify development. He shares his early experiences with web development, the evolution of his career, and how he transitioned from agency work to his current role at Mantle. The discussion highlights the importance of community and collaboration in the developer ecosystem, particularly in the context of building Shopify apps and the unique features of Mantle's platform. The trio discusses the potential for app developers to leverage Mantle's tools to enhance their applications and improve user experience. They also touch on the upcoming Seismic Volume 3 release, which promises exciting new features for developers. The episode wraps up with personal picks of the week, showcasing a mix of technology, nostalgia, and travel recommendations. Support Heroes For more information about the sponsor of this episode, Support Heroes, check out: http://thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=liquid_weekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorships Find Simon Barnes Online X - https://x.com/sb18281 LinkedIn - http://linkedin.com/in/simonbarnesnz Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Setup 01:03 Welcoming Simon Barnes 04:57 Simon’s Origin Story in Development 07:56 Transition to Shopify and App Development 08:36 The Evolution of Mantle and Its Offerings 14:26 Developer Relations and Community Engagement 19:56 Exciting Developments in Mantle's Ecosystem 26:27 The Future of Elements and Developer Opportunities 33:07 Building for the Mantle Ecosystem 39:51 Navigating App Development with Mantle 45:52 Building on Existing Features 48:20 Upcoming Events and Community Engagement 49:44 Insights from the Change Log 56:22 Picks of the Week Resources Mantle Seismic Volume 3 - https://rebrand.ly/seismic-3 Mantle Elements - https://coreapi.heymantle.dev/reference/getting-access Mantle on X - https://x.com/heymantle Mantle Discord - https://discord.gg/BBWjX3UDcH Dev Changelog * Subscription billing attempts throttling - https://shopify.dev/changelog/subscription-billing-attempts-throttling * Introducing the orders/link_requested webhook topic - https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-the-orderslinkrequested-webhook-topic * [action required] Deprecation of Shop.billingAddress in favor of Shop.shopAddress - https://shopify.dev/changelog/deprecation-of-shop-billingaddress-in-favor-of-shop-shopaddress * [action required] Removing permitsSkuSharing field from fulfillment service - https://shopify.dev/changelog/removing-permitsskusharing-field-from-fulfillment-service * Conversion tracking fields added to MarketingEngagementCreate - https://shopify.dev/changelog/conversion-tracking-fields-added-to-marketing-engagement-create * (Simon) Better way to match Shopify Payments payouts with bank deposits - https://changelog.shopify.com/posts/better-way-to-match-shopify-payments-payouts-with-bank-deposits Picks of the Week Karl - Omarchy / https://omarchy.org Simon Barnes - Niche instagram accounts: @idontgiveaseat @vhsdates @totally80sroom @depthsofwikipedia Taylor - Big Stone Gap - town with a cool sidewalk… SEO Keywords Liquid Weekly Podcast, Shopify development, Mantle, Simon Barnes, developer relations, app development, revenue operations, Seismic Volume 3, elements feature, web development Subscribe to Liquid Weekly Don't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

    1h 5m

  3. 8 JAN

    Episode 57 - Farid Mosumov and Shop Minis

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page sit down with Farid Mosumov, a Shopify app developer and one of the first to release a Shop Mini, to explore the new frontier of the Shop app ecosystem. Farid shares his journey from building Shopify competitors in PHP to becoming a full-time Shopify app developer in the Netherlands. He pulls back the curtain on the "Shop Minis" early access program, explaining how developers can leverage this new surface to improve discoverability for merchants. He discusses the technical stack (Cloudflare Workers, OpenAI), the "hidden" nature of Minis currently, and why this is a massive opportunity for developers to rethink how they drive sales. Support Heroes For more information about the sponsor of this episode, Support Heroes, check out: https://thesupportheroes.com/?utm_source=liquid_weekly&utm_medium=podcast&utm_campaign=sponsorships The leading outsourced customer support service for Shopify apps, helping developers focus on building while they handle the tickets. Find Farid Masumov Online Twitter (X): https://x.com/faridmovsumovLinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/faridmovsumov/ YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCLzQ6NcHTYxwRCZDHn1PbPA Website: https://craftshift.com/Shopify Apps: https://apps.shopify.com/partners/craftshiftShop Mini App: https://shop.app/mini/find-your-colorsRankbase.io: https://rankbase.io/ Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Support Heroes Sponsor Ad 02:00 Welcome and Introduction of Farid Masumov 05:08 Farid’s Origin Story: From PHP to Shopify App Dev 11:40 The Tech Stack: Laravel, React, and AI Tools 15:00 Using AI for Coding vs. Marketing 20:45 Getting Started with Shop Minis (Thanks to Harshdeep!) 23:00 What are Shop Minis? Strategy and Discovery 26:30 Ideation: How to Build for the Shop App Consumer 31:50 The Early Access Experience & Working with Shopify Product Managers 37:00 The Importance of Standard Category Metafields 46:00 Infrastructure & Costs: Cloudflare Workers and OpenAI 53:25 Dev Changelog Highlights 55:50 Picks of the Week Resources Shop Minis announcement: https://www.shopify.com/blog/shop-minis-a-new-era-of-immersive-commerceShop Minis Documentation: https://shopify.dev/docs/apps/shop-minisDev Community Forums: https://community.shopify.dev/c/shop-minis/33 Harshdeep Post: https://x.com/kinngh/status/1981088833903972531?s=20 Dev Changelog [Action Required] Customer marketing URL fields now require write access: https://shopify.dev/changelog/customer-marketing-url-fields-now-require-write-accessDiscount functions API now supports rejecting discount codes: https://shopify.dev/changelog/discount-rejection-support-for-discount-functionsVenmo and PayPal are now treated as separate payment methods: https://shopify.dev/changelog/venmo-and-paypal-are-now-treated-as-separate-payment-methods Picks of the Week Karl: Russell Stover Sugar-Free Peppermint Patties – A keto-friendly indulgence for when you need a sweet treat.Farid: Custom Data Declarations & Admin Intents – Using Metaobjects and Admin Intents to create fast, native-feeling editing experiences within embedded apps.Taylor: Ninja Creami – An ice cream maker that lets you control ingredients (and mix-ins!) for high-quality frozen desserts at home. 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/

    1h 3m

  4. 18/12/2025

    Episode 56 - The RenAIssance Edition

    In this reaction episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast: Hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page take a deep dive into the Shopify Winter Editions '26 "Renaissance" release. They explore the stunning (and Easter egg-filled) visuals of the new landing page, including hidden interactive elements like the "Party in Slack like it's 1499" emoji and a Da Vinci-priced beanie. The duo breaks down the most impactful announcements for developers and merchants, including: The evolution of Sidekick into an agent that can generate apps and modify themes. The new SimGym tool for simulating shopper behavior. The introduction of Rollouts for native A/B testing.They also discuss major updates like the Shopify Product Network (effectively "Collective on steroids"), global expansion for Collective, and new B2B capabilities like ACH payments and store credit. On the technical side, they cover critical changes: the deprecation of Shopify Scripts in favor of Functions by June 2026 and the new security requirement for expiring access tokens. --- SponsorThe Support Heroes - https://thesupportheroes.com Chapters(00:00) Intro: Hunting for Easter Eggs in the Editions Site(01:51) Welcome & Winter Weather Chat(05:09) Deep Dive: Winter Editions '26 "Renaissance" Site Visuals(11:47) Sidekick Updates: App Generation, Pulse, & Automations(21:24) Agentic Commerce: Rollouts & SimGym (Shopper Simulator)(25:54) Shopify Product Network & Collective Global Expansion(31:46) B2B Updates: ACH Payments & Store Credit(33:39) The "Key" Easter Egg Struggle(38:20) Major Update: Functions Replace Scripts (June 2026)(38:59) Major Update: Enhanced Security with Expiring Tokens(49:50) Web Vitals API by Region(50:40) Picks of the Week --- Resources Shopify Winter Editions '26: Link Technical breakdown thread: LinkInteresting Winter Editions X Links Ben Sehl: Link Paul Nuschke: Link Eytan Seidman: Link Jake Casto: LinkPicks of the Week Karl: Endurance by F. A. Worsely - Goodreads Karl: The PITT - Wikipedia Taylor: Everand - Link

    57 min

  5. 10/12/2025

    Special Episode - Shopify Editions Winter '26 with Eytan Seidman

    In this special edition of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page are joined by Eytan Seidman, VP of Product at Shopify, to discuss the major announcements from Winter Editions '26. Eytan reveals how Shopify is rewiring the platform to be fully AI-native, democratizing access to the Catalog MCP for building agentic shopping experiences, and introducing App Intents for Sidekick, allowing apps to register capabilities that Sidekick can invoke directly from merchant queries. The group also dives deep into the "boring but powerful" platform updates, including massive improvements to Bulk Operations concurrency, advanced filtering and increased limits for Metaobjects, and the shift to server-side rendering for Shopify.dev. Find Eytan Seidman Online LinkedIn: / eytanseidman Twitter (X): / eytan Timestamps 00:00 Teaser: App Intents & Sidekick Capabilities 00:41 Intro & Welcome 01:24 Introducing Eytan Seidman, VP of Product at Shopify 02:51 High-Level Overview of Winter Editions '26 Updates 05:31 AI-Native Platform: Dev Assistant & MCP Server Updates 11:57 Technical Deep Dive: Shopify.dev moving to Server-Side Rendering (Remix) 16:38 Catalog MCP: Democratizing Agentic Shopping Experiences 23:39 App Intents for Sidekick: Registering Tools & Context 30:30 Merchant Control & Privacy in Sidekick Extensions 39:16 Boring Updates: Bulk Operations Improvements (Concurrency & Mutation Support) 42:40 Boring Updates: Metaobjects (Advanced Filtering & Increased Limits) 51:13 Eytan’s Top 3 Takeaways for Developers 54:20 Outro Resources Shopify Editions: https://www.shopify.com/editions Metaobjects Documentation: https://help.shopify.com/en/manual/cu... Bulk Operations API: https://shopify.dev/docs/api/usage/bu... Model Context Protocol (MCP): https://modelcontextprotocol.io/ Dev Changelog The hosts and Eytan discuss the following updates from the Winter Editions '26 release: AI-Native Dev Platform: The Dev Assistant and Dev MCP Server now cover the entire platform, including generating Checkout UI Extensions, modifying TOML files, and utilizing the latest Polaris components.Shopify.dev Server-Side Rendering: The documentation site has moved to server-side rendering (using Remix) to improve crawler access and performance for AI agents.Catalog MCP: Developers now have access to the full catalog of products across the merchant base (normalized and searchable) to build agentic shopping experiences.App Intents for Sidekick: Apps can now register "tools" and capabilities that Sidekick can invoke based on natural language merchant queries (e.g., "Show me my recent campaign stats").Bulk Operations Improvements:Now supports all mutations. Concurrency increased to allow up to 5 operations per API client per shop simultaneously.New query to check the status of all running bulk operations.Metaobject Enhancements: Advanced Filtering: Query metaobjects by value ranges on metafields (e.g., filter testimonials by date range). Increased Limits: Separate pools for apps—each app can create up to 128 definitions with up to 1 million entries each. 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/

    55 min

  6. 04/12/2025

    Episode 54 - The Changelog Episode

    In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page explore recent Shopify updates and features, including the new unlisted product status, collection management, and the integration of meta fields for blog posts. They also touch on the new theme editor, the implications of meta objects, and the importance of effective error reporting and app management. They share insights on coding practices, the challenges of launching new apps, and the tech choices developers face, especially in preparation for high-traffic events like Black Friday. HookdeckFor more information about the sponsor of this episode, Hookdeck, check out https://hookdeck.com/?utm_source=LWPodcast&utm_medium=Podcast&utm_id=LWAdSlot Timestamps 00:00 Introduction and Personal Updates 06:38 Diet and Fitness Challenges 11:28 Shopify Updates and Changelog Discussion 24:17 Trust in Product Efficacy 25:28 Streamlining Menu Management 26:59 Quality of Life Updates 27:48 Meta Fields and Blog Integration 32:22 Navigating the New Code Editor 37:32 Visible If for Theme Settings 38:52 Understanding Meta Object Limits 43:38 The Power of Meta Objects 46:09 New Flow Triggers and Cart API Enhancements 47:34 Launching the App: A Milestone Achieved 49:30 Navigating Technical Challenges and User Feedback 52:23 Integrating Third-Party Solutions for Efficiency 55:37 Code Architecture: Balancing Functional and Imperative Styles 57:31 Error Monitoring and User Experience 01:01:34 Tech Upgrades: Evaluating New Devices 01:04:32 Final Thoughts and Recommendations Picks of the WeekKarl - Rogue Heroes book and show on MGMhttps://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/SAS:_Rogue_Heroes Taylor - rockauto.com

    1h 10m

  7. 20/11/2025

    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. Hookdeck For 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 Week Resources - 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-markets Dev 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-field Picks 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 Weekly Don't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

    1h 13m

  8. 06/11/2025

    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). Hookdeck For more information about the sponsor of this episode, check out hookdeck. Dev Changelog The product variant limit is now 2048 for all merchants - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-product-variant-limit-is-now-2048-for-all-merchants Removing visible_to_storefront_api field on metaobject field definitions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/removing-storefront-visibility-field-on-metaobject-field-definitions Introducing the Shop Minis SDK (early access) - https://shopify.dev/changelog/introducing-the-shop-minis-sdk-early-access Subscription Selling Plan support with POS UI Extensions - https://shopify.dev/changelog/subscription-selling-plan-support-with-pos-ui-extensions Picks of the Week Karl: The Watchmakers Daughter by Larry Loftis Taylor: Harry Potter Series (Book & Audiobook) Sign Up for Liquid Weekly Don’t miss expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: 👉 https://liquidweekly.com

    1h 10m
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