Shopify CLI & AI: Build Real Shopify Themes

About this lecture

Learn Shopify theme development with Shopify CLI and AI coding tools in this practical lecture with Farhan Ahmad. Follow the workflow for connecting your store, working with theme files, and previewing storefront changes. Explore how to give your coding assistant clear instructions, use project context effectively, and approach theme development with a structured process. What you’ll learn: • Set up Shopify CLI and connect an authorized Shopify store. • Understand the structure of a Shopify theme. • Use AI coding tools to work with real theme code. • Preview changes during development. • Organize project instructions, memory, history, and handoffs so you can continue work in a new session. Designed for beginners, web designers, and developers who want a practical introduction to building Shopify themes with AI assistance. Requirements: a computer, internet access, an authorized Shopify practice store, and your chosen coding editor or AI assistant. The downloadable student starter kit is sold separately for $2. It includes setup guidance, a connection roadmap, reusable prompts, project templates, a Liquid section exercise, and a testing checklist.