The Ultimate Guide to Using the Shopify REST Admin API for Beginners

1. Introduction
   • What is Shopify and why use the REST Admin API?
   • Importance of APIs in modern e-commerce.
2. Getting Started with Shopify and API
   • Setting up a Shopify account.
   • Understanding the basics of REST APIs.
   • How to obtain and manage API credentials.
3. Your First API Call
   • A simple example to test your setup.
   • Understanding the API response.
4. Managing Products
   • Creating, reading, updating, and deleting products.
   • Best practices for product management.
5. Handling Orders
   • Automating order processing.
   • Fetching, creating, and updating orders.
6. Working with Customers
   • Managing customer data.
   • Privacy and security considerations.
7. Inventory Management
   • How to track and update inventory levels.
   • Understanding inventory policies.
8. Collections and Categories
   • Creating and managing product collections.
   • Using smart collections effectively.
9. Advanced Features
   • Implementing discounts and promotions.
   • Using webhooks for event-driven actions.
10. API Throttling and Best Practices
    • How to handle rate limits.
    • Ensuring your API usage is efficient and sustainable.
11. Troubleshooting and Common Issues
    • How to debug common problems.
    • Resources for finding solutions and community help.
12. Conclusion
    • Recap of what we’ve learned.
    • Next steps to take your skills further.

const axios = require('axios');

const getProductDetails = async (productId) => {
  const url = `https://your-shop-name.myshopify.com/admin/api/2022-04/products/${productId}.json`;

  try {
    const response = await axios.get(url, {
      headers: {
        'Content-Type': 'application/json',
        'X-Shopify-Access-Token': 'your-access-token'
      }
    });
    console.log(response.data);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error("Failed to fetch product details:", error);
  }
};

getProductDetails(1234567890); // Replace with your actual product ID