Hydrogen is an opinionated React framework and SDK for building fast, custom storefronts powered Shopify. Hydrogen embraces React Server Components and makes use of Vite and Tailwind CSS. In this workshop participants will get a first look at Hydrogen, learn how and when to use it, all while building a fully functional custom storefront with the Hydrogen team themselves.
Build a Custom Storefront on Shopify with Hydrogen
FAQ
Hydrogen is a web development framework optimized for building custom storefronts powered by Shopify. It allows developers to build unique, fast, and creative online stores using new web technologies like React server components.
To participate in the Hydrogen developer preview, you can sign up for updates and get added to the mailing list at Shopify.dev. This will ensure you receive the latest information and access to the preview as soon as it launches.
Hydrogen provides features that help developers build unique storefronts faster, skip setup to focus on building, and stand out creatively. It includes a collection of components, hooks, and utilities that handle much of the heavy lifting, allowing developers to focus on customization and creative aspects of storefront development.
Hydrogen's architecture allows for a mix of static and dynamic data fetching between client and server for optimized performance. This setup helps in building fast and responsive storefronts.
Yes, Hydrogen allows you to bring in tools and libraries you are already familiar with. It is designed to integrate seamlessly with existing web technologies, meaning developers can use their favorite tools without worrying about compatibility issues.
React server components in Hydrogen allow for rendering UI components on the server, which reduces the amount of code shipped to the browser. This results in faster load times and more efficient handling of interactions between the server and client.
To deploy a Hydrogen app, you can use the provided Docker file in the Hydrogen project setup. This Docker file is compatible with any hosting service that supports Docker, such as fly.io, enabling easy deployment of your custom storefront.
Using Hydrogen for storefront development on Shopify provides benefits such as faster development times, optimized performance, and creative flexibility. It allows developers to build highly customized and unique e-commerce experiences efficiently.
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Join us as we delve into the exciting world of React Server Components, which seamlessly blend server-side rendering with client-side interactivity for unparalleled performance and user experience. You'll gain hands-on experience through practical exercises, real-world examples, and expert guidance on how to harness the power of Server Components in your own projects.
Throughout the workshop, we'll cover essential topics, including:
- Understanding the differences between Server and Client Components- Implementing Server Components to optimize data fetching and reduce JavaScript bundle size- Integrating Server and Client Components for a seamless user experience- Strategies for effectively passing data between components and managing state- Tips and best practices for maximizing the performance benefits of React Server Components
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II. Setting up Shopify Hydrogen- Installing and setting up Hydrogen with Remix- Setting up the project structure and components
III. Creating Collections and Products- Creating collections and products using Hydrogen’s React components- Implementing a Shopping Cart- Building a shopping cart using Hydrogen’s built-in components
VI. Building the home page with Storyblok- Cloning the space and explaining how it works- Implementing Storyblok in the repo- Creating the Blok components- Creating the Shopify components- Implementing personalisation
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