Shopify apps extend the platform beyond what themes can do, from custom admin tools to storefront features and integrations. Here's what goes into building one.
The building blocks
- Admin and Storefront APIs to read and write store data.
- OAuth for secure authentication and installation.
- Webhooks to react to events such as new orders.
- App extensions to surface features in the admin, checkout or theme.
Custom vs public apps
A custom app is built for one store, which suits bespoke features or private integrations. A public app is listed on the Shopify App Store, can be installed by many merchants, and needs review, billing and ongoing support. Which you need depends on whether you're solving your own problem or building a product.
What good apps have in common
They're fast and secure, they respect merchant data, and they integrate through modern extensions rather than fragile hacks. They also handle errors, rate limits and edge cases gracefully.
How Codehouse helps
We build custom and public Shopify apps on the current app stack, for merchants in Pakistan and around the world.
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