Deciding which type of app to build
When it comes to building an app for Shopify, there are two options: private and public. Private applications are designed to access one Shopify store, and can be changed as per the needs of the storeowner by the developer. Public applications are designed to access multiple Shopify stores, and provide functionality that will be used by different types of businesses. They can act as a revenue stream for the developer by charging storeowners a monthly fee.
Both private and public apps perform operations by using the Shopify API and/or by processing Shopify Webhooks. At a high level, a public application can be thought of as a private application that was expanded to work with multiple stores.
To determine which ...
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