WorkRetouched AI (Shopify App)
Front-end Development • Web Performance • Technical Implementation

Retouched AI (Shopify App)

Building a Shopify app with AI-powered image editing capabilities and seamless e-commerce integration.

Front-end Developer
4 Months
4 members
React, Shopify Polaris, TypeScript, GraphQL

Technical Challenges

Retouched AI Shopify App required seamless integration with Shopify's ecosystem while providing AI-powered image editing capabilities.

Key Technical Problems Identified

  • Shopify Polaris component integration challenges
  • GraphQL API optimization for large product catalogs
  • AI processing integration with Shopify workflows
  • App store compliance and performance requirements
  • Cross-browser compatibility for merchant dashboards

Technical Implementation

Developed a Shopify app with AI integration, optimized GraphQL queries, and seamless merchant experience.

Architecture & Technology Stack

Frontend Technologies

  • React 18 with Shopify Polaris
  • GraphQL with Apollo Client
  • TypeScript for type safety
  • Shopify App Bridge for navigation

Performance & Optimization

  • GraphQL query optimization
  • Image processing with Web Workers
  • Shopify API rate limiting
  • App performance monitoring

Key Implementation Features

Shopify Integration

Built seamless integration with Shopify's admin interface using Polaris components.

AI Image Processing

Implemented AI-powered image editing with real-time preview in merchant dashboard.

GraphQL Optimization

Optimized GraphQL queries for efficient data fetching from Shopify APIs.

App Store Compliance

Ensured app meets Shopify's performance and security requirements.

Performance Results

Achieved optimal performance for Shopify app with efficient API integration and AI processing.

Before Optimization

API Response Time3.2s
Image Processing15s
App Load Time8s
Memory Usage400MB

After Optimization

API Response Time0.8s
Image Processing3s
App Load Time2s
Memory Usage180MB

Key Achievements

75%
Faster API Response
80%
Faster Image Processing
75%
Faster App Load

Technical Implementation Highlights

Shopify GraphQL Integration

Optimized GraphQL queries for efficient Shopify API integration.

// Optimized GraphQL query for products
import { gql } from '@apollo/client'

export const GET_PRODUCTS_QUERY = gql`
  query GetProducts($first: Int!, $after: String) {
    products(first: $first, after: $after) {
      edges {
        node {
          id
          title
          handle
          images(first: 1) {
            edges {
              node {
                id
                url
                altText
              }
            }
          }
        }
        cursor
      }
      pageInfo {
        hasNextPage
        endCursor
      }
    }
  }
`

Shopify App Bridge Navigation

Seamless navigation within Shopify admin using App Bridge.

// Shopify App Bridge navigation
import { useAppBridge } from '@shopify/app-bridge-react'
import { useNavigate } from '@shopify/app-bridge/actions'

export function useShopifyNavigation() {
  const app = useAppBridge()
  const navigate = useNavigate(app)

  const goToProduct = (productId) => {
    navigate.dispatch(Navigate.Action.ADMIN_PATH, {
      path: `/products/${productId}`,
    })
  }

  return { goToProduct }
}

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