Shopify Next.js Storefront

This is a Next.js starter project bootstrapped with create-next-app, intended as a headless Shopify storefront for hands-on e-commerce practice.

What is this template?

This template is a standard Next.js project generated by create-next-app from Vercel, with the repository metadata describing it as a "Headless Shopify Storefront using NextJs to practice." It provides the default file-based routing structure: a home page at pages/index.js, an API route at pages/api/hello.js, and the full Next.js toolchain. It runs locally with npm run dev or yarn dev and serves at localhost:3000.

Key Features

• Next.js framework — Built on React with the pages router; page components live in the pages directory and edit the index page to change the home screen.
• API routes — Files placed in pages/api are automatically exposed as endpoints under /api/*; the included hello endpoint can be edited in pages/api/hello.js.
• Rapid local development — Start the dev server with npm run dev or yarn dev and view changes live at http://localhost:3000, with automatic page refresh on edits.
• Hot reload — Editing pages/index.js updates the rendered result without a manual reload.
• Vercel deployment — The README points to the Vercel Platform for one-click deployment and links to Next.js deployment documentation.
• Headless storefront orientation — Although the README shows only the generic create-next-app content, the repo's stated purpose is to practice building a headless Shopify storefront, so it is a foundation for a custom frontend connected to Shopify APIs.

Who is it for?

• E-commerce developers wanting a clean Next.js base to experiment with headless Shopify storefronts and connect a custom UI to Shopify's Storefront API.
• Next.js beginners who want a minimal, officially scaffolded project to learn file-based routing, API routes, and Vercel deployment.
• Hobbyists and students looking for a practice project to build a storefront without starting from scratch.

What can you do with this starter?

• Build a Shopify storefront frontend: Use this Next.js app as the shell, then add Shopify Storefront API queries to load products and the Cart API to handle checkout.
• Prototype an e-commerce UI: Edit the default index page to mock product grids, cart drawers, and product pages before wiring up real data.
• Learn Next.js fundamentals: Follow the interactive tutorial linked in the README to understand how pages, API routes, and deployment work in practice.

FAQ

How do I run the development server?

Run npm run dev or yarn dev in the project root, then open http://localhost:3000 in your browser. The page auto-updates when you edit pages/index.js.

Does this template include Shopify integration code?

No. The README is the standard create-next-app documentation; it does not include any Shopify API calls or storefront components. It is a foundation that you extend to build a headless Shopify storefront.

Can I deploy this project?

Yes, the README recommends the Vercel Platform, which is designed for Next.js apps, and links to the official Next.js deployment documentation.

What is the pages/api directory for?

Files in pages/api are mapped to routes under /api/* and run as serverless functions. The hello.js file demonstrates an API endpoint you can edit.

How do I learn more about Next.js?

The README links to the Next.js Documentation site and an interactive tutorial at nextjs.org/learn, plus the official GitHub repository.