In this episode of the Liquid Weekly Podcast, hosts Karl Meisterheim and Taylor Page share personal and work updates.

The conversation covers insights into Shopify app development focusing on order management, the use of AI tools like Gadget, Sidekick, and Grok, and the implications of vendor lock-in. They explore the benefits of using AI for SEO and product management, share insights on client work, and provide updates on the latest changes in the Shopify ecosystem.

*Timestamps*

00:00 Personal Updates and Hair Cutting Techniques

02:09 Battling Home Maintenance and Weather Challenges

05:04 Navigating Anxiety in a Fast-Paced World

07:56 The Impact of Technology on Learning

11:01 Personal Life Updates and Family Adventures

16:56 Teleportation and Jet Lag: A Fun Discussion

18:08 Trail Running Adventures: Personal Experiences

23:01 Work and Entrepreneurship: Balancing Jobs and Projects

23:57 Shopify App Development: Progress and Challenges

28:06 Webhooks and Technical Insights: Navigating Development

32:07 Gadget and AI: Exploring New Tools for Development

37:06 Vendor Lock-In: The Challenges of Gadget Migration

42:03 The Challenge of Time Management

42:39 Exploring AI in Development

45:53 Shopify Theme Store Updates

47:45 AI Tools for Development

52:52 Navigating New AI Tools

58:16 The Importance of Staying Updated

59:10 Change Log Insights

01:04:38 Picks of the Week

*Dev Changelog*

- Server Pixels: added subtotal_price to checkout events - https://shopify.dev/changelog/server-pixels-added-subtotalprice-to-checkout-events

- [action required] POS UI Extensions 2025-07 update - https://shopify.dev/changelog/pos-ui-extensions-2025-07-update

- The _ab cookie will no longer be set - https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-ab-cookie-will-no-longer-be-set

- Improved theme discovery and merchandising on the Shopify Theme Store - https://shopify.dev/changelog/improved-theme-discovery-and-merchandising-on-the-shopify-theme-store

- Shopify App Store reviews now move between published and archived states based on merchant status - https://shopify.dev/changelog/shopify-app-store-reviews-now-move-between-published-and-archived-states-based-on-merchant-status

*Picks of the Week*

Karl - Gutter Aprons - https://www.homedepot.com/p/Gibraltar-Building-Products-10-ft-Aluminum-Gutter-Apron-Flashing-in-Birch-White-GA-WH/202092933

Taylor - I am legend - original book by Richard Matheson - https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/I_Am_Legend_(novel)

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