Episode 046 - Karl and Taylor on AI, App Dev and Gutter Aprons!
Liquid Weekly Podcast: Shopify Developers Talking Shopify DevelopmentShow Notes
In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page share personal and work updates.
The conversation covers insights into Shopify app development focusing on order management, the use of AI tools like Gadget, Sidekick, and Grok, and the implications of vendor lock-in. They explore the benefits of using AI for SEO and product management, share insights on client work, and provide updates on the latest changes in the Shopify ecosystem.
*Timestamps* 00:00 Personal Updates and Hair Cutting Techniques 02:09 Battling Home Maintenance and Weather Challenges 05:04 Navigating Anxiety in a Fast-Paced World 07:56 The Impact of Technology on Learning 11:01 Personal Life Updates and Family Adventures 16:56 Teleportation and Jet Lag: A Fun Discussion 18:08 Trail Running Adventures: Personal Experiences 23:01 Work and Entrepreneurship: Balancing Jobs and Projects 23:57 Shopify App Development: Progress and Challenges 28:06 Webhooks and Technical Insights: Navigating Development 32:07 Gadget and AI: Exploring New Tools for Development 37:06 Vendor Lock-In: The Challenges of Gadget Migration 42:03 The Challenge of Time Management 42:39 Exploring AI in Development 45:53 Shopify Theme Store Updates 47:45 AI Tools for Development 52:52 Navigating New AI Tools 58:16 The Importance of Staying Updated 59:10 Change Log Insights 01:04:38 Picks of the Week
*Dev Changelog* - Server Pixels: added subtotal_price to checkout events - https://shopify.dev/changelog/server-pixels-added-subtotalprice-to-checkout-events - [action required] POS UI Extensions 2025-07 update - https://shopify.dev/changelog/pos-ui-extensions-2025-07-update - The _ab cookie will no longer be set - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-ab-cookie-will-no-longer-be-set - Improved theme discovery and merchandising on the Shopify Theme Store - https://shopify.dev/changelog/improved-theme-discovery-and-merchandising-on-the-shopify-theme-store - Shopify App Store reviews now move between published and archived states based on merchant status - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-app-store-reviews-now-move-between-published-and-archived-states-based-on-merchant-status
*Picks of the Week* Karl - Gutter Aprons - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gibraltar-Building-Products-10-ft-Aluminum-Gutter-Apron-Flashing-in-Birch-White-GA-WH/202092933 Taylor - I am legend - original book by Richard Matheson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(novel)
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