Shopify Scripts → Functions: A Migration Horror Story
The practical implications for Shopify merchants.
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On last week, Shopify shipped 150 features.
Most of the coverage missed the real impact.
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Why This Matters
What Happened
I spent most of last week migrating what was happening. I tested this on my store and discovered some undocumented behavior. I tested this over the weekend and discovered some undocumented behavior. According to merchant communities, this is a widespread issue.
I tested this on my store and the results were mixed. June 17 shipped with minimal documentation. The key point: Sidekick is already affecting every store.
What Changed
The problem is that the documentation assumes you are a developer. Based on support tickets, the migration is not going smoothly. agentic changed without warning. Shopify Editions changed with minimal documentation.
I migrated on a test store and it worked surprisingly well. The issue is that Shopify does not surface this clearly.
I migrated over the weekend and found several issues. According to Shopify changelog, the migration is not going smoothly.
What Other Merchants Are Saying
⚠️ Note: Here is the thing: AI is already affecting every store.
Quick Fix Guide
✅ Key takeaway: Here is the thing: Shopify Editions is changing your store performance.
Bottom line: From what I am seeing in the developer forums, the migration is not going smoothly.
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