How to Develop a Shopify App for Your Store

Extend Functionality, Automate Workflows, and Solve Unique Needs with a Custom Shopify App

Shopify apps are how you take your store beyond themes and templates. Whether you’re building a private app to manage internal logic or launching a public tool on the Shopify App Store, the process starts the same—with a well-structured plan and the right stack.

Step 1: Decide the App Type

Shopify supports three types of apps:

Public: Available to all merchants via Shopify App Store
Custom: Installed for a specific merchant via link
Private: For your own store only (internal use)

Step 2: Choose the Tech Stack

The most popular stack includes:

Node.js or Ruby as the backend server
Shopify API (REST or GraphQL)
Shopify CLI for scaffolding & OAuth integration
React/Polaris UI for embedded admin panels

Step 3: Set Up Shopify Partner Account

You’ll need a Shopify Partner account to register and manage your apps. Once registered, create your app in the partner dashboard and get your credentials (API key, secret, redirect URIs).

Step 4: Build the App

With Shopify CLI, run:shopify app create nodeThen:

Implement OAuth 2.0 and store access tokens
Use Shopify APIs to build out your features
Deploy backend with ngrok for testing or to production (e.g. on Render or Heroku)

Step 5: Test, Install, and Iterate

Once built, install your app on a development store, test the flow, handle error states, and refine the UX. Use Polaris to keep design native to Shopify’s admin UI.

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Conclusion

Whether you’re solving a backend bottleneck or creating a new customer-facing experience, building a Shopify app is the most powerful way to customize your store. Start with a clear scope—and code with the customer in mind.

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