Shopify Dev Docs

# Shopify Developer Platform The Shopify developer platform enables developers to create and customize applications, themes, and integrations for Shopify's e-commerce ecosystem. It provides robust APIs, development tools, and extensive documentation to facilitate the building of tailored solutions for merchants. Here are some examples of what developers can build with Shopify: * Build apps that extend the functionality of Shopify stores. For example, apps for inventory management, analytics and reporting, or customer loyalty programs. * Extend Shopify’s checkout with extensions that change its UI or business logic. * Customize a store’s theme to match the merchant’s brand or change the layout. * Build online storefronts that allow buyers to shop in a merchant’s store. * Provide custom admin workflows for merchants that are not included in the Shopify core product. For example, subscription management, email marketing, and live customer support. * Integrate external systems like ERPs, CRMs, accounting systems into Shopify to import/export data. ## Apps Shopify Apps are third-party applications that can be integrated into Shopify stores to enhance functionality and improve the e-commerce experience. These apps cover a wide range of features, including inventory management, marketing tools, customer support, shipping solutions, and analytics, allowing merchants to customize their stores according to their specific needs. Developers can create their own apps using Shopify's APIs and resources, and they can publish them on the Shopify App Store for merchants to discover and install. This ecosystem supports a vibrant community of developers and provides merchants with numerous options to optimize their online businesses. Shopify apps can appear in and add functionality to nearly every area of the Shopify platform. A single app can add functionality to multiple areas of the platform. ### Configuration and shopify.app.toml When you initialize an app using t