Connect with custom backend system

[Dipanjan]

Hi,

We have our own backend system for E-Commerce. We are trying to build a bridge between Shopify and our custom system where Shopify can connect with our system using our API and pull the inventory information. When someone transacts, we want to send the payment details and the order details to our system and send an ack back. Is this doable?

Thanks,

Dipanjan

[lizk]

Hi there!

I would recommend that you look into the documentation around building a Shopify App.

The app would be the service acting as a bridge between Shopify and your own system. You would be able to interact with the Shopify data via the Admin APIs.
https://shopify.dev/apps/getting-started
https://shopify.dev/api/admin-graphql
https://shopify.dev/api/admin-rest

I would recommend reading about the different webhooks available. Webhooks allow you to get notified about different events occurring to the Shop including when an order is created.
https://shopify.dev/api/admin-rest/2022-04/resources/webhook#top