Liquid Tags

Liquid Control Tags

Liquid tags use {% %} for Shopify theme logic like if and for.

Introduction to Liquid Tags

Liquid is a template language created by Shopify, written in Ruby. It is the backbone of Shopify themes, enabling dynamic content rendering and logic within templates. Liquid tags are essential components that control the flow and logic of your Shopify theme, allowing for dynamic content presentation. They are enclosed within {% %} delimiters and often used for control flow operations such as loops and conditionals.

Basic Syntax of Liquid Tags

Liquid tags are written within {% %} and can be used to execute logic inside your Shopify templates. The most common tags include if, for, and assign. Below is a simple example demonstrating the use of an if tag:

Using the For Tag

The for tag is used to iterate over collections, such as lists of products or blog articles. This allows you to display multiple items dynamically. Here’s an example of using a for loop to list product titles:

Assigning Variables with Assign Tag

The assign tag is used to create variables for use within your Liquid templates. This can help simplify complex logic by breaking it down into manageable parts. Here's an example:

Conclusion

Liquid tags are powerful tools for controlling logic and flow in Shopify themes. By mastering Liquid tags like if, for, and assign, you can create dynamic and responsive themes that enhance the user experience. In the next post, we will delve deeper into the specifics of the if tag and how it can be leveraged for conditional logic.