Syntax - Tasty Web Development Treats 749: Coding Shopify with Anne and Trudy of Design Packs
Mar 29, 2024
Join Anne Thomas and Trudy MacNabb, co-founders of Design Packs, as they unravel the complexities of Shopify theme development. They share insights on the pros and cons of using LiquidJS, recommend tools for local development, and discuss the entrepreneurial opportunities within the app ecosystem. The duo also dives into the evolution of Shopify, emphasizing user feedback in shaping app functionality. Plus, they explore the importance of unique design in a world increasingly moving away from templates. Perfect for web developers keen to level up their Shopify game!
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Anne's Shopify Journey
- Anne Thomas has been a frontend developer for 15 years, starting with Flash and jQuery.
- She transitioned to Shopify around 2014 and worked for a theme company for five years.
Trudy's Career Shift
- Trudy MacNabb transitioned from a mainframe programmer to web development after taking a Rails course at HackerU.
- She co-founded a Shopify agency, Up at Five, with a classmate.
Shopify Theme Flexibility vs. Restrictions
- Shopify themes allow flexibility for custom development but have strict requirements for the official theme store.
- This ensures high quality and maintainability but can limit creativity.