Step-by-Step Tutorial: Setting Up Your First Shopify API Call

1. Introduction
   • Overview of the Shopify REST Admin API.
   • Importance of API calls in integrating and automating Shopify stores.
2. Prerequisites for Using Shopify API
   • Setting up a Shopify account.
   • Understanding API keys and their security.
3. Accessing Shopify API Credentials
   • How to create a new app in Shopify.
   • Generating API keys and passwords.
4. Environment Setup
   • Choosing the right development tools and libraries.
   • Setting up a development environment for API calls.
5. Making Your First API Call
   • Detailed explanation of the Shopify API endpoint structure.
   • Simple GET request to retrieve product information.
6. Handling API Responses
   • Understanding response structures.
   • Parsing JSON data from API responses.
7. Error Handling
   • Common API errors and how to troubleshoot them.
   • Best practices for robust error handling.
8. Security Best Practices
   • Secure storage of API keys.
   • Using HTTPS for all API communications.
9. Expanding Your API Integration
   • Overview of other useful API calls.
   • Tips for automating common tasks with the API.
10. Testing and Deployment
    • Best practices for testing API integrations.
    • Deploying your application to production.
11. Troubleshooting and Support
    • How to use Shopify’s documentation effectively.
    • Finding help from the Shopify developer community.
12. Conclusion
    • Recap of the steps covered.
    • Encouragement to explore further API functionalities.

const axios = require('axios');

const fetchProducts = async () => {
  const url = 'https://your-shop-name.myshopify.com/admin/api/2022-04/products.json';
  const apiKey = 'your-api-key';
  const apiPassword = 'your-api-password';

  try {
    const response = await axios.get(url, {
      auth: {
        username: apiKey,
        password: apiPassword
      }
    });
    console.log('Products:', response.data.products);
  } catch (error) {
    console.error('Failed to fetch products:', error);
  }
};

fetchProducts();