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Shopify Update · Published May 14, 2026 · Source: Next-Gen developer platform now available to all app developers

Shopify Next-Gen Developer Platform Now Generally Available in 2025

What Changed

Shopify has officially released its Next-Gen developer platform to all app developers, moving beyond beta and making powerful new tools universally available. The platform includes the ability to create developer stores on any Shopify plan (including Plus), a new app dev preview for instant iteration, and direct code-based management of metaobject definitions through TOML files—eliminating the need for manual API state management.

Why This Matters

This release significantly streamlines the app development workflow, reducing friction between building and testing phases. Developers can now align their dev environments with production plans and iterate faster without waiting for deployments, which accelerates time-to-market for new apps and features. Managing custom data directly in code also reduces complexity and potential sync errors, letting teams focus on building rather than wrestling with infrastructure.

What You Should Do

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