Shopify Starter Theme

Overview

The Shopify Starter Theme is a complete starter theme for Shopify, equipped with local development setup using Shopify Theme Kit. This starter theme utilizes various tools such as Webpack, Babel, Browsersync, Lazysizes, Svelte, ESLint, PostCSS, TailwindCSS, PurgeCSS, Material Design Icons, and Stylelint.

Features

• Local Development: Allows for easy local development setup using Shopify Theme Kit and tools like Webpack, Browsersync, and Lazysizes.
• Theme Check: Includes a linter called Theme Check which can be installed through HomeBrew or RubyGems. It also supports the VSCode Theme Check extension for additional convenience.
• Lazy Loading: Supports lazy, or on-demand, loading for JavaScript modules using Webpack.

Installation

To set up the Shopify Starter Theme, follow these steps:

1. Install Shopify Theme Kit if you haven’t already.
2. Get API access for your Shopify store.
3. Create a new theme or configure an existing theme.
4. Add a config file (config.yml) for your Shopify theme(s).
5. From the project directory, run npm install to install dependencies.
6. Set up the config.yml file with the necessary information for Shopify authentication.

Once the installation is complete, you can start using the theme.

Summary

The Shopify Starter Theme is a comprehensive starter theme for Shopify that provides a seamless local development setup and utilizes various tools and technologies to enhance the Shopify development experience. With features like local development, Theme Check linter, and lazy loading for JavaScript modules, this theme is designed to streamline the development process and improve overall efficiency.