Ash Christopher

Director of Engineering at @shopify (Retail)

[tobi lutke @tobi]

Shopify merchants will be able to sell directly in ChatGPT.

We’ve been working with @OpenAI for quite some time so people can search and buy products in chat, and it’s something we’ve had a hard time keeping quiet.

Rollout is coming very very soon.

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

@harleyf @michaelperry

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

Happening now!

[Shopify Developers @ShopifyDevs]

https://t.co/6xey7RxSOu

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

Can't wait to chat about our POS UI Extensions later this week!

[Shopify Developers @ShopifyDevs]

Let’s chat about custom POS experiences 🎙️

Join @helenmou, @ashchristopher, @runmad & @HafeezMSaara to talk:
• Event-based extensibility
• UI extension best practices
• What’s next for POS extensions

Drop your questions ⬇️
https://t.co/6xey7RxSOu

[Allie @alspee]

Engineering + Data Internship applications are NOW OPEN for Canada and the USA @Shopify . Build the future of commerce with the best in the world 🚀

Apply here: https://t.co/I3OdPSTHzn

Here's what you need to know:
- All internships are hybrid, requiring you to be in one of our offices 3x per week
- Canada-based internships are 4 months
- USA-based internships are 8 months
- Applications close Apri 14th at 11:59PM EST
LET PEOPLE COOK!

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

POS UI Extensions are amazing ways to customize the Shopify POS to suite _your_ needs - through apps found in the Shopify App store (https://t.co/H2HjRRGDGn), or custom. 💪

[Shopify Developers @ShopifyDevs]

5 WAYS YOU CAN EXTEND SHOPIFY POS

💸 Discount workflows
Create dynamic rules based on cart content:
• Use the Action API to create modals
• Set unique discount rules

👋 Customer relationship management
Enable merchants to deepen relationships:
• Send Thank You notes
• Capture unique customer information

🛒 Product bundles
Streamline checkout with better cart tools:
• Build bundling experiences with the Cart API
• Apply dynamic product combinations

🔄 Loyalty programs
Develop extensions that boost repeat orders:
• Track points with the Customer API
• Connect online & in-store reward programs

👩‍💼 Staff coordination
Help merchants organize in-person operations:
• Track staff schedules with the Session API
• Create task lists to help manage team time

[Mustafa Ali @mustafa01ali]

👋 I'm hiring an Engineering Manager to work on the @Shopify mobile app. Ideal candidates will have experience in mobile and front-end development and are located in Canada or the US. DMs open!

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

🌟 Exciting updates to Shopify POS! Our team is bringing you some fantastic enhancements to elevate the POS experience. With new printing capabilities, improved cart management, and intuitive UI building tools, even more is possible.

Check out these updates!

[Shopify Developers @ShopifyDevs]

BUILD CUSTOM POS EXPERIENCES WITH THESE 3 UPDATES

Create unique workflows with these new tools:

🖨️ Print API
• Print from POS
• Add print preview to your apps

🛒 Cart API improvements
• Update multiple items in one operation
• Get unique IDs for added items

📥 UI building upgrades
• Build consistent layouts with Box components
• Debug for iOS with Safari dev tools

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

@zeeg You make adult money. Treat yourself.

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

@nejatian Thought this was insightful.

https://t.co/ZrGTxYi3bE

[tobi lutke @tobi]

BFCM Live on the @SphereVegas

And I mean truly live! It turns out that the Sphere can be powered by the Unreal Engine, so of course we had to go there. Place an order from your phone, see it arc in front of you!

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

@adamwooding @harleyf @Shopify @poscafeau Glad you like it. We think POS UI Extensions are a game changer for small, medium and enterprise merchants.

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

@TubaDsouza @mrkrishsatya Shopify POS is free to download and use (Lite). Can use any Android or iOS device.

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

We've added fresh components and targets to POS UI Extensions

Action and Block extensions are ready for @ShopifyDevs 👇

[Shopify Developers @ShopifyDevs]

Build beyond the basics with our POS customization extensions 💻

• Full screen workflows with Action extensions
• Inline info display with Block extensions
• Boost efficiency and personalization

Build custom POS experiences ↓
https://t.co/kXRpoiw9m6

[Richard Geldreich 🇺🇸 @richgel999]

@peterrhague @AlbertBurneko lol

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

Love my Secret Lab Magnus XL. The magnet accessory system is :chefkiss:. @secretlabchairs if you are open to feedback - would love integrated storage solutions as part of that system in the future 🙏.

#Secretlab

[Garrett Scott 🕳 @thegarrettscott]

BREAKING: Wright brother’s forced to make emergency landing just 12 seconds after takeoff.

[tobi lutke @tobi]

Today we celebrate entrepreneurs everywhere in style. Online and on @SphereVegas 🤩

[Shopify Developers @ShopifyDevs]

With extension-only apps, building powerful customizations for your Shopify store is now easier and faster than ever.

See how you can quickly build an app with checkout UI extensions👇

[Ash Christopher @ashchristopher]

@skstock 👋 just north of Leslieville