Developer Flashcards

Do mobile devices work with Shopify POS?

Answer: Yes

Yes, Shopify POS (Point of Sale) is designed to be fully compatible with mobile devices. Merchants can use the Shopify POS app on smartphones and tablets (both iOS and Android) to process sales, manage inventory, and handle customer interactions. This flexibility allows businesses to operate their retail operations from virtually anywhere.

Which theme folder does the "include" tag insert code from?

Answer: snippets

In Shopify Liquid, the `{% include %}` tag is used to insert reusable blocks of code from separate Liquid files into the current template. These modular code snippets are specifically stored within the `snippets` directory of a Shopify theme. This practice promotes code organization and reusability across different templates.

Can a Shopify blog display products?

Answer: Yes

Yes, Shopify blogs are highly integrated with the e-commerce platform. Merchants can easily embed product listings, 'buy now' buttons, or direct links to products within their blog posts. This functionality allows businesses to seamlessly combine content marketing with direct product sales, guiding readers from engaging content to purchase opportunities.

You can upload a theme you already have on your computer and want to install to your Themes page. However, you can only put in ________ themes in your store.

Answer: 20

Shopify allows merchants to have a certain number of themes installed in their store at any given time, including the live theme and multiple unpublished themes for testing or staging. For most Shopify plans, the limit for installed themes is 20. This provides ample flexibility for design experimentation and future theme development.

Which programming language do you use when modifying an email template?

Answer: HTML

Shopify email templates are primarily structured using HTML (HyperText Markup Language) to define their layout and content. While Liquid is used within the HTML to dynamically pull store-specific data, the fundamental framework for designing and styling these emails relies on HTML and inline CSS.

What can you accomplish by changing your DNS CNAME?

Answer: You will be able to choose your own domain name as your store's website address.

Changing your DNS CNAME (Canonical Name) record allows you to point your custom domain name (e.g., `yourstore.com`) to your Shopify store's default domain (e.g., `yourstore.myshopify.com`). This enables your store to be accessible via your branded domain, enhancing professionalism and brand recognition for your online business.

How can you insert the tracking code for Google Analytics in Shopify?

Answer: It comes as a default feature with Shopify.

Shopify offers a built-in integration for Google Analytics, making it very straightforward to set up tracking. Merchants simply need to enable Google Analytics in their Shopify admin settings (Online Store > Preferences) and enter their Google Analytics tracking ID. Shopify then automatically injects the necessary tracking code into the theme, eliminating the need for manual code insertion.

Conditions created by control flow tags determine whether certain Liquid code blocks are executed. Among the following, which is NOT a control tag?

Answer: switch

Liquid control flow tags, such as `if`, `else`, `elseif`, and `unless`, are used to execute specific blocks of code conditionally. While `switch` is a common control flow statement in many programming languages, it is not a native control flow tag available in Shopify Liquid. Liquid relies on `if/else/unless` for conditional logic.

How often does Shopify collect a fee?

Answer: Every 30 days

Shopify operates on a subscription model, and its core plan fees are typically collected on a recurring basis. For most merchants, these subscription fees are billed every 30 days. While transaction fees (if applicable) are collected as sales occur, the primary subscription charge is a monthly (30-day) recurring payment.

After Shopify Checkout, Adding a Custom API Function...

Answer: All of the above

To add a custom API function after Shopify Checkout, you typically need to create a private app within your Shopify store. The steps outlined – selecting Apps, clicking 'Private Apps,' and then 'Create Private App' – are the standard procedure for initiating the creation of such an app. This private app provides the necessary credentials (API key and password) to securely interact with your store's data and functionalities via custom API calls.

You can embed or connect to different sorts of media in your online store using Shopify, such as?

Answer: gifs

Shopify allows merchants to embed various media types to enrich their product pages and store content. GIFs (Graphics Interchange Format) are a common and widely supported image format that allows for animated content, making them an effective way to showcase products or add visual interest to an online store. They can be easily uploaded and displayed within Shopify's theme editor or product descriptions to provide dynamic visuals.