Developing a public Shopify app requires careful planning and execution to ensure a seamless experience for both merchants and partners. In our latest project, we built a Shopify app using Remix, Laravel, and Polaris UI to create an efficient and scalable solution for merchants and their partners. This blog post will explore the key aspects of our development process, covering backend, frontend, API integration, and partner management.

Key Features and Functionality

Partner Dashboard

  • Login and Authentication: Partners can log in using credentials sent via email.
  • Order Management: Partners can view assigned orders and update their statuses.
  • Real-Time Updates: Orders are updated in real-time via webhooks.

Custom Forms

  • Dynamic Forms: Custom forms are rendered using Liquid templates and JSON configurations.
  • Seamless Integration: Forms are integrated into the Shopify storefront via theme app extensions.

Checkout Customization

  • Enhanced Checkout Flow: Custom UI components improve the checkout experience.
  • TypeScript and React: Ensures a robust and maintainable codebase.

Cart Validation

  • Validation Rules: Enforces rules such as minimum order values and product restrictions.
  • Improved Customer Experience: Reduces errors during checkout.

Challenges and Solutions

Challenge 1: Real-Time Order Updates

Solution: We used Shopify’s Order Creation Webhook to trigger real-time updates. This ensured that the partner dashboard always displayed the latest order information.

Challenge 2: Checkout Customization

Solution: By leveraging Checkout UI Extensions, we were able to customize the checkout flow without modifying the core Shopify checkout process.

Challenge 3: Cart Validation

Solution: Cart and Checkout Validation Functions allowed us to enforce rules during checkout, ensuring a smooth customer experience.

Here is our latest Shopify App https://apps.shopify.com/partner-app-2

Conclusion

Building a public Shopify app for the App Store is a rewarding experience. By using modern tools like Remix, Laravel, Polaris UI, and Shopify’s APIs, we were able to create a robust and user-friendly app. Whether you’re building a partner dashboard, customizing the checkout flow, or enforcing cart validation rules, Shopify’s ecosystem provides the tools you need to succeed.

If you’re planning to build your own Shopify app, we hope this guide provides a solid foundation. Happy coding!