Can I create my own API to access Shopify's database?

[RikutoNakamura]

Is the API provided by Shopify the only way to get data from Shopify's database?
Or is it possible to create your own API and connect to Shopify's database?

[pioneer100]

@RikutoNakamura ,
Yes, Data is only stored in shopify database.
BUT
if you want to store data in your own database then you will need to develop A shopify app to send, recieve, store data in your database.

[RikutoNakamura]

Thank you!
By the way, is it only the API provided by Shopify that can access the Shopify database?
Is it possible to get data from other than ShopifyApi?

[pioneer100 · Accepted solution]

@RikutoNakamura , yes only shopify API provides data, there is no other way

[RikutoNakamura]

Thank you, that's very helpful.