The Unofficial Shopify Podcast Building a Successful Shopify App & Community
Dec 3, 2024
Harshdeep Singh Hura, founder of Hura Media and a pioneer in the Shopify community, shares his inspiring 10-year journey from developing iOS apps to leading a full-service agency. He emphasizes the importance of community contributions, open-source projects, and solving real problems over engineering perfection. The conversation touches on self-service solutions for customers, challenges in app development, and the impact of recognition within the Shopify ecosystem. Plus, he shares a humorous take on dealing with copycats using clown emojis!
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From iOS to Shopify
- Harshdeep Singh Hura started as an iOS developer, building an app called Wrap It Up.
- He transitioned to Shopify after a client couldn't find developers for the platform.
Shopify's Expansion
- Shopify has expanded to cater to both SMBs and enterprise businesses.
- They've also shifted from a product to a platform mentality, creating a dense ecosystem.
Open Source Approach
- Open-source projects should stem from personal use, not be created from scratch.
- This ensures regular updates and addresses real needs.