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Notes on Shopify development, AI-assisted coding, and what actually separates shipping code from engineering a system.
Your Shopify Store Probably Doesn't Need Another App
Shopify's app ecosystem is a strength, not a problem. Why app count isn't what makes a store fragile, and what to look at instead.
Read article →When Does a Shopify Store Actually Need Custom Development?
Native features, a good theme, and the right apps solve most of what a store needs. A practical way to tell when a workaround has become the real risk and custom development is actually worth it.
Read article →Coding Is Getting Cheaper. Software Engineering Isn't.
AI made writing code dramatically cheaper. It didn't make software engineering less valuable, and the difference between generating code and being responsible for a system still comes down to judgment.
Read article →Need senior Shopify development capacity?
If the work needs more than a theme tweak, I can help turn the business problem into a clear technical path.