Liquid Toolkit

Basics

Liquid Setup

Setting Up Shopify Liquid

Liquid setup uses Shopify's theme editor with .liquid files for customization.

Understanding Liquid Files

Liquid is an open-source template language created by Shopify and written in Ruby. It's the backbone of Shopify themes and is used to load dynamic content on storefronts. Liquid files have the extension .liquid and are used to create Shopify's theme templates.

Setting Up Your Development Environment

To begin customizing Shopify themes using Liquid, you'll need to set up your development environment. This involves having a Shopify store, access to the Shopify admin, and a theme to edit. You should also be familiar with HTML, CSS, and basic programming concepts.

Navigating the Theme Editor

The Shopify theme editor is where you'll make changes to your Liquid files. It provides a directory structure of your theme files, including templates, sections, snippets, and assets. Familiarize yourself with this layout to efficiently locate and edit the necessary files.

Editing Your First Liquid File

Once you're familiar with the theme editor, you can start editing Liquid files. Begin with a simple task, such as altering the header of your theme. Open the header section file, typically found in the sections folder, and make your desired changes.

In this example, the {{ shop.name }} variable dynamically displays the name of the shop. You can replace or modify this to fit your design requirements.

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