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Prediction: The Shopify CEO's Pull Request Will Never Be Merged nor Closed
Article URL: https://joshmoody.org/blog/shopify-ceo-autoresearch-pr/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47585645 Points: 53 # Comments:
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New Cash Management Foundations for Shopify POS
We rebuilt cash management across POS and the POS channel in Admin, and added new register extension targets and APIs. Track, control, and reconcile cash...
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Cart and checkout validation adds billing address and PO number error targets
As of API version 2026-04, you can validate billing addresses and purchase order (PO) numbers in Cart and Checkout Validation Functions. We've added...
· Shopify Product Changelog
See which apps use Extensions and Functions to power your checkout, online store, and more
You can now see exactly which app features are active across your store, which features are inactive, and which ones are collecting data through Pixels, so...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Role-based access control and org management for partners
We have revamped the way partner organizations manage users and stores. Role-based Access Control: Assign roles to users instead of configuring permissions...
· Shopify Product Changelog
Redesigned theme editor navigation
The theme editor has a new layout that puts your site preview front and center. The left navigation has moved to the top bar, giving you more horizontal...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
The Shopify CLI app release `--force` flag is deprecated and will be removed
We are deprecating the --force flag on the shopify app deploy and shopify app release commands. The flag will be removed in a Shopify CLI release in May...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Removal of pre_tax_price from the Order REST Admin API
The pre_tax_price and pre_tax_price_set fields on order line items in the REST Admin API are being removed. These fields were previously available to...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Admin intents now support Settings
We're excited to announce that admin intents now support Settings. This new feature allows apps to direct merchants straight to specific Settings pages...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Add `includeInactive` argument to `inventoryLevels` and `inventoryLevel` fields
As of API version 2026-04, you can pass includeInactive: true when querying the inventoryLevels or inventoryLevel fields on [InventoryItem]...
· Shopify Product Changelog
Easier Smart Grid setup for discount tiles
Now, when creating a Discount tile in the Smart Grid editor, you can select from available discount codes using a drop down instead of manually typing...
· Shopify Product Changelog
Customize checkout and customer accounts by market
The checkout and accounts editor now lets merchants on Advanced and Plus customize settings, branding, and blocks by market. Tailor the buyer experience...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
New rejection reason codes in Payments Apps API
The Payments Apps API now provides more granular decline reason codes for rejected payment sessions. Multiple new rejection codes have been added to the...
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Shopify/liquid: Performance: 53% faster parse+render, 61% fewer allocations
Article URL: https://simonwillison.net/2026/Mar/13/liquid/ Comments URL: https://news.ycombinator.com/item?id=47361351 Points: 8 # Comments:
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Checkout and Customer Account UI extensions available by default in new development shops
We are ending the developer preview for checkout and customer account UI extensions. With this update: All new development shops on the Shopify Plus plan...
· Shopify Product Changelog
Customize settings and app embeds per Market for Themes
We've just released the ability to customize theme settings and app embeds per Market for Themes. This will help Merchants to tailor their storefront...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Clearer standards for app listing images
We've updated requirement 4.4.4 and added a new requirement 4.4.5 for Shopify App Store apps. Requirement 4.4.4 now provides clearer standards for image...
· Shopify Product Changelog
Track app activity and permissions from Settings
You can now see what your apps are doing and make more informed decisions about your app stack. Go to Settings > Apps to view activity and permission...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
`InventoryLevel.scheduledChanges` field is being removed with no replacement
The InventoryLevel.scheduledChanges field will be removed from the GraphQL Admin AP in version 2026-07. This field has no replacement, so any apps...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Shop Minis February 2026 update
New Features The following new features are available for Shopify Minis as of February 2026: Product Tagging for User-Generated Content The...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
New analyticsQueryable capability for Metafield Definitions
The analyticsQueryable capability is now available on the MetafieldDefinition type in the GraphQL Admin API, enabling you to specify whether a metafield...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Enhanced discounts support in the Shopify Functions Cart
As of GraphQL API version 2026-04, Shopify Functions can now access detailed discount information at three levels: Cart-level: All discount applications on...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Updates effective February 27 to our Partner Program Agreement and API License and Terms of Use
Effective Friday, February 27, 2026, Action Required We have updated our Partner Program Agreement and API License and Terms of Use. These changes clarify...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Manage dev previews on your dev store without leaving admin
As of Shopify CLI 3.91, the Dev Console has been updated to show all active dev previews and their extensions, right in the admin. You can now see...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Subscriptions APIs: Introduce SubscriptionBillingAttemptState
As of April 2026, you now have access to the SubscriptionBillingAttemptState field in the GraphQL Admin API. This new field replaces several loosely-typed...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Reduced metafield value sizes
Beginning with API version 2026-04, new metafield values are limited to 16KB. Existing metafields that exceed this size will remain read-only until they...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Remaining line items weight available for fulfillment orders
In the API 2026-04 release candidate version, a new field, remainingLineItemsWeight, has been added to the FulfillmentOrder GraphQL type. This field...
· Shopify Dev Changelog
Accelerated checkouts now support add‑ons from the product page
It’s now possible to purchase products and their add-on products (for example, a TV and its warranty) from the product page using accelerated checkouts....
· Shopify Dev Changelog
shopify.app.extensions() in App Bridge now supports POS UI extensions
The shopify.app.extensions() method in App Bridge now supports Point of Sale (POS) UI extensions, in addition to checkout, customer account, Admin, and...
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