Run Shopify App & Preview in Store Dashboard

Running the Shopify Application

After creating an app with Shopify CLI, the next important step is running it in the development environment. This makes it possible to test the application in a real Shopify store instead of working only with the local project files.

Connecting Development with Shopify

Running the development server creates the connection between the local application and the Shopify store used for development. This workflow allows developers to make changes locally while previewing and testing how the application behaves inside Shopify.

What the Development Workflow Includes

• Starting a Shopify application through the development workflow
• Running the local development server with Shopify CLI
• Previewing the application inside the Shopify Store Dashboard
• Testing the running application directly within a development store

Previewing Inside Shopify Admin

Seeing the application inside the Shopify Admin is an important milestone because it demonstrates how an embedded Shopify app becomes part of the merchant experience. Developers can now begin testing interfaces and application behavior in the environment where merchants will actually use them.

Moving Into App Interface Development

With the app running successfully inside Shopify, the foundation is ready for interface development. The next stage is understanding Shopify's design system and how application interfaces can be made consistent with the wider Shopify Admin experience.