Shopify engineering notes

Implementation notes from theme, Liquid, Hydrogen, Functions and checkout work, including the workflows and trade-offs behind them.

Editorial cover comparing Buy, Optimize, and Build as the three paths for a Shopify app development decision.

Shopify EngineeringMay 1, 2026

Shopify App Development Services: A 2026 Guide for Brands

A decision guide for established Shopify brands evaluating whether to buy an app, simplify the current stack, or build custom software for a durable business workflow.

Samuel Noriega18 min read