Shopify theme development

4 weeks practical Shopify theme development training

Ignite your creativity and take full control of your storefront—master Liquid, JSON sections, and responsive design in an action-packed 3-week bootcamp. From your very first “Hello, world!” theme to a polished, conversion-ready Shopify store, you’ll gain the skills and confidence to stand out in the crowded e-commerce landscape.

Whether you’re a developer looking to specialize, a freelancer aiming to command premium projects, or an entrepreneur ready to bring your vision to life, this immersive, expert-led program will equip you with everything you need to build stunning, high-performing Shopify themes.

What You’ll Learn:

Week 1: Foundations & Prerequisites

• Master the building blocks of the web—HTML5, CSS3 & JavaScript fundamentals.
• Get comfortable navigating, configuring and running tasks via the command line.
• Bring curiosity and a project-driven attitude to every lesson—ready to learn and build.

Week 2: Theme Foundations & Liquid Mastery

• Deep-dive into Shopify’s file structure, JSON templates & best-practice workflows
• Master Liquid syntax: objects, filters, loops & custom snippets
• Set up your dev environment with Shopify CLI & Theme Kit

Week 3: Dynamic UX & API Integration

• Bring themes to life with JavaScript: AJAX carts, dynamic sections & debugging techniques
• Leverage Shopify’s Storefront & Admin APIs for real-time data
• Integrate popular apps (Klaviyo, Algolia) and build your own app blocks

Week 4: Build, Optimize & Launch

• Apply everything: design, code & assemble a full custom theme from scratch
• Optimize for speed, mobile-first UX & SEO-friendly markup
• Deploy to a live store, version-control with Git & publish with Theme Kit

Why This Course?

Interactive, Real-World Projects

Tackle weekly, hands-on assignments that mirror real store challenges—so you learn by doing, not just watching.

Expert Mentorship

Get direct feedback, code reviews and insider tips from Shopify theme veterans who’ve built stores at every scale.

End-to-End Curriculum

From Shopify CLI & Theme Kit to Liquid, JSON sections and performance tuning—we cover every step needed to launch a rock-solid theme.

Portfolio-Ready Theme

By week 4 you’ll have a fully coded, live-deployed Shopify theme that you can showcase to clients or employers.

Community & Ongoing Support

Tap into live Q&As, a dedicated peer forum and post-bootcamp resources—so you never get stuck, even after graduation.

Your 4-Week Journey to Shopify Theme Mastery

Week 1: Foundations & Prerequisitesy

Day 1: HTML5 Essentials

 • Semantic tags, page structure, forms & media
 • Mini-exercise: build a simple landing page markup

 • Selectors, box model, Flexbox basics
 • Style your landing page: header, footer & a responsive grid

 • Variables, functions, DOM selection & events
 • Add interactivity: a “toggle menu” script

 • Install Shopify CLI & Theme Kit
• Initialize a Git repo, push/pull to GitHub

 • Combine HTML/CSS/JS into one page
 • Deploy locally via Shopify CLI and preview in a dev store

 • Live Q&A: troubleshoot your mini-project
 • Polish code, commit final version to GitHub

Week 2: Theme Foundations & Liquid Mastery

Day 1: File Structure & Workflows

 • Explore Dawn/Debut theme folders
 • CLI commands: pull, push, serve

 • Objects, filters, loops & includes
 • Hands-on: render product title & price

• Create reusable snippets
• Build a “Product Badge” snippet with conditions

 • Section schema: settings, blocks & presets
 • Scaffold a new section file

 • Code a “Testimonial” section with text + image blocks
 • Test in theme editor

 • Live code review of your section
 • Fix Liquid errors and optimize schema

Week 3:Dynamic UX & API Integration

Day 1: AJAX Cart Mechanics

 • Learn Cart API basics with fetch
 • Build an AJAX “Add to Cart” button that updates a mini-cart drawer

Assignment: Code a “Testimonial” custom section (text + image blocks) using Liquid and confirm it renders in the theme editor.

• Explore the /sections/render endpoint
• Implement a “Load More Products” feature on a collection page

 • Intro to Custom Elements & Shadow DOM
• Build a <variant-selector> component

Assignment : Create a “Toggle Menu” JS component that opens/closes a mobile nav drawer using DOM manipulation.

 • Understand Online Store 2.0 app block JSON + Liquid structure
 • Embed a Klaviyo newsletter signup block

 • Minify/bundle assets, lazy-load images
 • Run a Lighthouse audit & implement at least three performance or SEO improvements

 • Merge your AJAX cart, Section API & web component into one cohesive page
• Live debugging session

Assignment  : Deliver an enhanced collection page demo that uses AJAX “Load More” and your <variant-selector> component.

Week 4: Build, Optimize & Launch

Day 1: Homepage Assembly

• Compose Hero, Features & Testimonials sections into a modular homepage
• Wire up theme settings & presets

Assignment :Build & deploy a “Featured Products” homepage section displaying a chosen collection grid with “Add to Cart” buttons.

 • Craft a responsive product template (gallery, variant logic, tabs)
 • Add faceted filters & pagination to collection pages

 • Design a slide-out cart drawer UX
 • Implement upsell suggestions via metafields or Cart Scripts

Assignment: Develop a reusable “Testimonial” section block for upsells or customer reviews.

• Build a multi-column mega menu with images & featured links
• Expose menu items in the theme editor for merchant customization

 • Add ARIA roles, keyboard navigation & contrast improvements
• Write basic unit tests for critical Liquid snippets

• Package your theme, tag a Git release & deploy via Theme Kit
• Final “graduation” demo session

Assignment: Deploy your complete custom theme to a live dev store and present it in our final showcase for feedback.

Who is This Course For?

  • Aspiring Shopify Developers ready to build custom themes from scratch

  • Web Designers looking to specialize in e-commerce and code their own stores

  • Freelancers wanting to command premium theme projects and boost their income

  • Store Owners seeking in-depth control over design, UX, and conversion features

  • Anyone with basic HTML, CSS, and JavaScript skills eager to master Shopify’s Liquid

Prerequisites:

 

      • Basic Computer Literacy: Comfort using a web browser, file explorer, and text editor.

      • Eagerness to Learn: No prior coding or Shopify experience required—just bring your curiosity and willingness to dive in!

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Meet Your Instructor

Addul Hannan Danish

I’ve spent the last 3+ years immersed in Shopify theme development, launching over 30 custom Shopify stores for clients around the globe. My hands-on work includes crafting 80+ bespoke sections & blocks and recording 30+ in-depth tutorials that demystify Liquid and Online Store 2.0.

Beyond pure development, I’ve debugged countless edge-case issues, fine-tuned performance, and helped high-volume stores achieve annual revenues between $1 M and $4 M+.

In this bootcamp, I’m excited to pull back the curtain on my entire professional workflow and thought process—from real-world debugging techniques to seamless deployment with Shopify CLI—so you can build, customize, and scale Shopify themes with absolute confidence.

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Enrollment Fee

Lay the foundation for success with just:

$ 52

(Approximately PKR 15000)

🚨 Act fast! Limited seats remaining — doors close July 24th at midnight, or sooner if sold out. Miss this, and you’ll have to wait 2 more months! 🚨

What You Get When You Enroll:

  • Join our private Discord for peer support, code reviews, and networking.
  • Get real-time answers and guidance from seasoned Shopify developers.
  • All lessons delivered in native Urdu for crystal-clear understanding.
  • Enjoy lifetime access to recordings, slides, and code demos.
  • Participate in focused, interactive 60–90 minute live coding sessions.