Shopify app development for the work your theme cannot do
Custom Shopify applications, integrations and backend functionality for merchants with requirements beyond standard theme code or off-the-shelf apps. Built around a clear business problem and a maintainable technical approach.
Solve the underlying problem, not just the visible symptom
Some ecommerce requirements belong in a theme. Others need a secure backend, data storage, scheduled processing or a connection to another business system. We help define which is which, assess existing apps and build custom Shopify solutions when the operational value justifies the additional complexity.
Development that fits your needs.
Practical solutions scoped around your Shopify store, existing systems and trading priorities.
Custom Shopify applications
Develop merchant-specific functionality that needs secure Admin API access, persistent data, a user interface or background processing. App distribution and Shopify review requirements depend on the use case.
GraphQL Admin API
Work with Shopify's GraphQL Admin API for supported product, order and operational workflows. Design around API permissions, rate limits and the available data model.
Third-party integrations
Connect Shopify with fulfilment providers, stock systems, CRMs and other platforms, with explicit mapping, authentication and failure-handling requirements.
Webhooks and data synchronisation
Respond to relevant Shopify events and keep external systems updated. Plan for retries, duplicate events, idempotency and reconciliation rather than assuming every event arrives exactly once.
Shopify Functions
Assess supported Functions APIs for eligible discount, delivery or payment logic. Plan eligibility, deployment and testing around the merchant's Shopify plan and app distribution model.
Operational automation
Use Shopify Flow and other supported automation mechanisms where they solve the problem; build an app only when the requirements genuinely exceed native tools.
Build a custom app or use an existing one?
An existing app is often the better choice when it meets the requirement without excessive workarounds. A custom app becomes more appropriate when the workflow is distinctive, multiple systems must coordinate or recurring subscription costs and limitations outweigh the maintenance burden. We assess security, ownership, hosting and support before recommending a build.
A clear route from brief to delivery.
We agree the scope and priorities before development begins, then review the work against your requirements.
Define the workflow and permissions
Document users, data sources, required actions, security boundaries and the Shopify permissions actually needed.
Build and test integrations
Implement the app or integration with logging, appropriate validation and realistic error scenarios.
Release and maintain
Plan deployment, credential management, webhook subscriptions, monitoring responsibilities and future Shopify API changes.
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Clear answers.
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