The Shopify Solutions Podcast
Want to get the most out of your Shopify business? Listen to the Shopify Solutions Podcast to get concrete examples and recommendations on how to build and grow your eCommerce business. Hosted by Scott Austin, owner of JadePuma, a Shopify-focused agency in San Diego, California. Scott has decades of e-commerce experience with the biggest companies and the smallest stores and everything in between.
The Shopify Solutions Podcast
Episode 172 - Shopify App Development Just Got Easier
11/12/25
Episode Summary
Host Scott Austin interviews his business partner Charles Swayne about how app-development for Shopify has matured—especially via the newer “extension only” app model released in 2023. They cover the differences between public apps, private apps, and extension-only apps, and share real-world examples of how these new capabilities are being used to solve client problems more cost-effectively.
Show Links
- Charles Swayne - https://jadepuma.com/charles
- Linear Shopping Experiences - https://apps.shopify.com/linear-shopping-experience
Transcript & Video
https://jadepuma.com/blogs/the-shopify-solutions-podcast/episode-172-shopify-app-development-just-got-easier