When using a developer to develop an app, does that developer have a Shopify store for development (used solely for developing Shopify apps without having to pay for store owner Shopify plans), or is it required to use our store for the development?
For using Shopify apps, from the user/shop owner’s perspective, are there functionalities that might require an advanced Shopify plan?
@andreas1234 For your 1st query: Shopify offers Partner Accounts specifically for developers. These accounts allow developers to create unlimited development stores for testing and building apps without requiring a paid plan. Development stores are fully functional for app development and testing, but they cannot process live transactions. Developers typically use a Shopify Partner development store and do not need to use your live store unless testing a specific feature.
2nd query: Yes, some advanced app functionalities may depend on the store’s Shopify plan due to feature limitations on lower-tier plans. Certain advanced app features may require upgrading to an Advanced Shopify or Shopify Plus plan, particularly for reporting, API-heavy apps, or checkout customizations.