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How Do I Use JSON in Shopify?

Last updated on October 1, 2022 @ 3:38 pm

JSON, or JavaScript Object Notation, is a lightweight data-interchange format. It is easy for humans to read and write. It is easy for machines to parse and generate.

It is based on a subset of the JavaScript Programming Language, Standard ECMA-262 3rd Edition – December 1999. JSON is a text format that is completely language independent but uses conventions that are familiar to programmers of the C-family of languages (C, C++, JavaScript, etc). These properties make JSON an ideal data-interchange language.

JSON can be used in Shopify in a few different ways. One way is to use it as a data layer for your shop.

This means that you can add data to your shop that can be accessed by your theme’s code. This data can be used to customize the look and feel of your shop, or to add functionality.

PRO TIP: When using JSON in Shopify, be sure to escape any double quotes in your data with a backslash. Otherwise, your data may be corrupted when it is sent to Shopify.

Another way to use JSON in Shopify is to create a custom plugin or app. This requires some programming knowledge, but it allows you to extend the functionality of Shopify in any way you want. You can use JSON to communicate with Shopify’s API, or to create a custom user interface for your plugin or app.

JSON is a powerful tool that can be used in many different ways in Shopify. By using it as a data layer or creating a custom plugin or app, you can add new features and functionality to your shop.

Dale Leydon

Dale Leydon

Sysadmin turned Javascript developer. Owner of 20+ apps graveyard, and a couple of successful ones.