An insight into the Shopify tech stack at Mavlers

As an e-commerce owner or web developer, you’re likely interested in the Shopify tech stack we use at Mavlers. Our stack is designed to create stunning e-commerce websites that truly serve their purpose, and understanding its components can greatly enhance your own work. 

We at Mavlers have catered to the design and development needs of 3000+ global clients and launched 120+ Shopify websites over the last twelve-plus years. This has been only possible because of an ever-evolving Shopify tech stack. 

In the following blog, we will walk you through:

• The languages and technologies we use
• The tools we deploy

By the end of this piece, you will have familiarized yourself with the power of our Shopify tech stack, which we use to deliver exceptional e-commerce solutions tailored to our clients’ needs.

So, without further ado, let’s get diggin!! 

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The languages and technologies we use in our Shopify tech stack at Mavlers

1. Liquid

Overview: Liquid is Shopify’s proprietary templating language, designed specifically for building and customizing Shopify themes.

How we use it: Our developers leverage Liquid to create dynamic, customizable, and responsive themes that provide a unique shopping experience. With Liquid, we ensure seamless integration of store data into the storefront, enhancing both functionality and aesthetics. For example, we use Liquid to display product details dynamically, create personalized customer experiences, and manage content sections that store owners can easily update without coding knowledge.

2. JavaScript (ES6/ES7)

Overview: JavaScript is a versatile programming language essential for adding interactivity to web pages. The latest versions, ES6 and ES7, offer advanced features and improved syntax.

How we use it: We use JavaScript to develop rich, interactive elements on Shopify stores, such as dynamic product filters, custom sliders, and interactive cart experiences. ES6/ES7 features like arrow functions, destructuring assignments, and async/await allow us to write cleaner, more efficient code, resulting in faster load times and a smoother user experience.

3. HTML/HTML5

Overview: HTML (HyperText Markup Language) is the standard markup language for creating web pages. HTML5 is the latest version, offering enhanced capabilities.

How we use it: Our developers use HTML5 to structure content effectively, ensuring that every Shopify store we build is well-organized and SEO-friendly. HTML5 also allows us to integrate multimedia elements like video and audio seamlessly, creating richer and more engaging content for our client’s websites.

4. CSS/CSS3

Overview: CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is used to style HTML elements. CSS3 is the latest iteration, offering advanced styling options and animations.

How we use it: With CSS3, we craft visually appealing and responsive designs that enhance user experience. We utilize advanced features like Flexbox and grid layouts to create complex, adaptive layouts that look great on all devices. CSS3 animations and transitions add interactive elements that captivate users and improve engagement.

5. Remix JS

Overview: Remix JS is a full-stack web framework that enables developers to build fast, scalable web applications with a strong focus on user experience.

How we use it: Remix JS helps us develop server-rendered and statically-generated Shopify storefronts. Its efficient data loading and enhanced performance capabilities enable us to deliver faster, more responsive e-commerce experiences. By using Remix JS, we can create applications that provide a seamless user experience with quick load times, even under heavy traffic.

6. React JS

Overview: React JS is a popular JavaScript library for building user interfaces, particularly single-page applications where data changes dynamically.

How we use it: We utilize React JS to build custom Shopify apps and components that require complex state management and interactivity. This allows us to enhance the functionality of Shopify stores with features like real-time search, custom product configurators, and interactive dashboards. React’s component-based architecture enables us to build reusable UI components, speeding up the development process and ensuring consistency across the site.

7. GraphQL

Overview: GraphQL is a query language for APIs that allows clients to request only the data they need, making API calls more efficient.

How we use it: We use GraphQL for efficient data retrieval and manipulation, particularly with Shopify’s Storefront API and Admin API. This allows us to build faster, more responsive applications that provide a seamless user experience. For instance, we implement GraphQL to fetch product data, customer details, and order information efficiently, minimizing the amount of data transferred and improving overall performance.

The tools we deploy to create an enthralling Shopify experience!

1. Shopify CLI/Shopify Theme Kit

Overview: Shopify CLI (Command Line Interface) and Shopify Theme Kit are tools designed to streamline theme development and management.

How we use it: These tools enable our developers to preview, test and deploy themes efficiently. Shopify CLI simplifies setting up development environments, while Theme Kit allows for seamless theme updates and version control. This combination ensures we can quickly implement changes, test new features, and deploy updates without disrupting the live store.

2. Git/GitHub (Version Control)

Overview: Git is a version control system that tracks code changes, and GitHub is a platform for hosting and collaborating on Git repositories.

How we use it: We use Git for version control to ensure code integrity and collaboration among our development team. GitHub serves as our repository for code storage, version tracking, and collaborative development, allowing multiple developers to work on a project simultaneously without conflicts. Branching and pull requests enable us to review code changes, maintain a clean codebase, and deploy new features safely.

3. VS Code

Overview: Visual Studio Code (VS Code) is a popular, lightweight code editor with powerful features and extensions.

How we use it: Our developers rely on VS Code to write and edit code efficiently. Its robust extension marketplace allows us to customize the editor to fit our development needs, with tools for syntax highlighting, linting, and debugging specific to the Shopify tech stack. Extensions like Prettier for code formatting, ESLint for identifying and fixing code issues, and Live Server for real-time preview make our development process smoother and more efficient.

The road ahead

Now that we are familiar with the tech stack in use at Mavlers, you might want to read next about how Mavlers can help meet all your Shopify needs?!