If you spend 2-4 hours a day, it can take 5-7 days to learn Shopify Development.

However, you need to already know the basics of HTML, CSS and Javascript.

Shopify uses a templating engine called Liquid, which is based on Ruby. It is relatively easy to learn.

Depending on your skillset, it may take longer to learn how to build apps for Shopify.

What You Need to Know Before Learning Shopify Theme Development

There are certain prerequisites for learning how to build themes for Shopify.

It helps to know these languages:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript

You will be able to pick up Liquid faster if you know Ruby since the syntax is similar.

You also need to sign up for a Shopify Partner’s account in order to test your theme.

What You Need to Know Before Learning Shopify App Development

You can also make apps for Shopify.

Shopify apps extends functionality and gives more features for the store owner.

You can sell your apps on the Shopify marketplace.

Building a Shopify app is more challenging than building a theme.

It helps to know these things:

• HTML5
• CSS3
• JavaScript
• GraphQL
• Knowledge of how to build a full-stack web application

 Sign up for a Shopify Partner’s account in order to test your app and make sure it works properly.