This podcast episode recaps Shopify's Editions developer conference, focusing on new AI tools and features. Kurt interviews Anne Thomas from DesignPacks about AI-generated theme blocks and the shift to universal blocks, Ezra Firestone on the underrated Shop App and the potential of Shopify's catalog, Jamil Bhuya from OtherHalf Studios on optimizing stores for conversion amidst economic uncertainty, and Karl Meisterheim from Liquid Weekly on the Shopify catalog API and developer experience improvements. The discussions cover the sentiment among merchants, trends in e-commerce, and the potential impact of AI and new Shopify features on online stores.
