Hosts Karl and Taylor are joined by Patrick Pierre, who shares his transformative journey from being a pharmacy major to becoming a successful Shopify developer and YouTuber.Patrick touches on the challenges and insights he gained while transitioning into the tech world, the importance of leveraging AI in content creation, and his current focus on app development. He emphasizes the value of community and consistency in both his YouTube channel and his development projects, providing listeners with a wealth of knowledge and inspiration for their own journeys.TakeawaysLiving on a budget and saving money can provide the freedom to pursue passions without financial stress.Attending industry events is crucial for networking and learning about the developer community.Introverts can develop social skills through practice and by engaging in activities like dance classes.Self-discipline is key to personal growth and achieving goals, as highlighted by Patrick's experiences.Fitness doesn't require daily gym visits; three workouts a week can be sufficient for maintaining health.Eating well is essential for energy and motivation, impacting overall productivity.The Shopify change log includes important updates that developers need to be aware of for app development.Recommendations for personal growth include reading influential books and engaging in community activities.Finding balance in life and work is essential for long-term success and happiness.Timestamps00:00 Introduction08:59 From Pharmacy to Development: A Life Change17:03 The Journey into Shopify Development24:58 Leveraging AI in Content Creation29:08 Transitioning to App Development36:01 Building a Shopify App: Insights and Challenges41:36 Navigating Time Management and Focus44:32 Living on a Budget and Financial Planning45:16 Building Community in the Developer Space48:44 The Importance of Networking and Learning49:50 Overcoming Introversion and Social Skills52:56 Self-Discipline and Personal Growth56:07 Fitness Routines and Healthy Living01:04:21 The Change Log and Shopify Updates01:08:41 Picks of the Week: Recommendations and InsightsFind Patrick OnlineYouTube:  https://www.youtube.com/@codethatconverts  LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/patrick-pierre-856972149/ Twitter(X): https://x.com/Pierre_WebDev Website: https://www.patrickpierre.dev/ ResourcesHow AI is changing software engineering at Shopify with Farhan Thawar: https://newsletter.pragmaticengineer.com/p/how-ai-is-changing-software-engineeringDeepSeek: https://chat.deepseek.comDev Changelog[action required] New Built for Shopify requirements for marketing apps – Effective July 1, 2025 - https://shopify.dev/changelog/new-built-for-shopify-requirements-for-marketing-apps-effective-july-1-2025[action required] POS UI Extensions 2025-07 update - https://shopify.dev/changelog/pos-ui-extensions-2025-07-update[action required] Changes to Cart token format for AJAX and Storefront GraphQL Cart APIs - https://shopify.dev/changelog/changes-to-cart-token-format-for-ajax-and-storefront-graphql-cart-apisOrder cancellation now supports refunds to store credit - https://shopify.dev/changelog/ordercancel-mutation-now-supports-refunds-to-store-creditRequest app reviews in admin with the new Reviews API - https://shopify.dev/changelog/request-app-reviews-in-admin-with-the-new-reviews-apiPicks of the WeekKarl - Dungeon Crawler book seriesPatrick - Pomodoro Timer and Captivate Vanessa EdwardsTaylor - Evo TLV2 Air Tent and Instant Canopy TentsSign Up for Liquid WeeklyDon't miss out on expert insights and tips—subscribe to Liquid Weekly for more content like this: https://liquidweekly.com/

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