A developer-first Shopify theme that prioritizes clean code, maintainability, and straightforward customization. Built with the modern developer workflow in mind, this theme serves as an ideal starting point for your Shopify projects.

StarterTheme is crafted for developers who appreciate clean, well-structured code and minimal complexity. This theme strips away the bloat commonly found in marketplace themes to provide a solid foundation that you can build upon. The theme leverages custom web components for 90% of its JavaScript functionality, providing a modern, encapsulated, and maintainable approach to component development.

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• Clean Architecture: Organized, logical file structure with clear separation of concerns
• Minimal Dependencies: Only essential libraries and tools included
• Modern Development: Built using Shopify CLI 3.0 and Online Store 2.0 features
• Simplified Customization: Well-documented sections and blocks for easy modifications
• Performance First: Lightweight base with no unnecessary JavaScript or CSS
• Developer Experience: Quick setup, clear naming conventions, and intuitive component structure
• Zero Build Tools: No complex build process or tooling required - just pure JavaScript and CSS

The theme follows KISS (Keep It Simple, Stupid) principles, making it an excellent choice for both rapid development and teaching/learning Shopify theme development.

The theme uses a carefully selected set of third-party libraries to provide essential functionality while maintaining performance:

• Alpine.js (Documentation)

  • Lightweight JavaScript framework for component behavior
  • Used for UI state management and interactivity
  • Perfect for declarative DOM manipulation

• Liquid AJAX Cart (Documentation)

  • Cart functionality without custom JavaScript
  • Real-time cart updates and synchronization
  • Built specifically for Shopify themes

• Swiper (Documentation)

  • Modern mobile touch slider
  • Used for product image galleries
  • Supports touch gestures and various navigation options

These libraries were chosen for their minimal footprint, excellent documentation, and specific utility in solving common Shopify theme challenges.