"i only speak liquid" #82: Remix v3: A Lean, AI-Powered Leap for Web Development

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Vitalii is a full-stack JavaScript and Shopify developer who’s worked with brands like CDLP and Represent.

He specializes in building high-performance Next.js and Remix storefronts, along with custom Shopify solutions that drive revenue and customer satisfaction.

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What I’ve been thinking about:

Remix v3: A Lean, AI-Powered Leap for Web Development

Every now and then, a framework comes along that makes you rethink the way you build for the web. Remix v3 is one of those moments. Still in development, it’s already shaping up to be leaner, faster, and smarter - and for Shopify developers, it’s worth following closely.

Remix v3 is still in development, and we’re hearing updates straight from the creators themselves. This isn’t just another version release - it’s an attempt to rethink what a framework can be at its core. For Shopify developers its especially important to watch closely. Shopify acquired Remix a couple years ago,, and that means its evolution is tied directly to Shopify’s long-term vision for headless commerce and the developer experience around it.

The Remix team is going back to fundamentals. They’re moving to a Preact fork, stripping out heavy dependencies, and building around web standards. The end goal is a framework that feels less like a bulky layer on top of the web and more like an extension of JavaScript itself. For Shopify developers, that could translate into:

• Faster storefronts with fewer performance bottlenecks

• Cleaner API integrations with the Storefront API, Admin API, or Hydrogen services

• Reduced overhead, making projects easier to maintain long-term

But perhaps the most striking shift is how v3 is being built. Much of the framework’s code is being written with AI, then carefully refined by the same developers who gave us Remix and React Router. This hybrid approach - AI speed plus human judgment - aims to deliver a minimal API that is intuitive, powerful, and focused. For Shopify developers juggling multiple storefronts or client projects, that could mean fewer moving parts to manage and a framework that adapts smoothly to business logic like products, carts, and checkout flows.

The Component Model and Shopify’s Modular Future

Another key change in v3 is its component model. It takes what’s useful from React but shifts toward a more web-native approach. Why does that matter for Shopify? Because Shopify’s ecosystem itself is modular. You’re already working with APIs, extensions, and isolated parts of the platform - so a lean, modular framework is a natural fit.

When combined with tools like Shopify MCP (Modular Component Platform), Remix v3 could become a developer’s best friend for assembling API-driven storefronts. Imagine plugging Remix’s minimal components directly into a storefront that talks seamlessly with Shopify APIs - fast, flexible, and much less boilerplate.

The Shopify Angle: Why This Isn’t Just Another Framework

It’s easy to see frameworks come and go, but this one is different because Shopify owns Remix. That means Shopify has a vested interest in making sure it succeeds, particularly as the company pushes further into headless commerce, Hydrogen, and flexible storefront solutions. Remix v3 isn’t just an experiment - it’s part of Shopify’s broader strategy to give developers better tools for building commerce experiences without being locked into rigid templates.

For Shopify developers, this is huge. It signals that the future of Shopify development won’t just be Liquid themes and apps - it will also be about modern, headless architectures powered by frameworks like Remix. By experimenting with v3 early, you’re not just learning a new tool, you’re aligning with where Shopify itself is heading.

The Road Ahead: Early But Promising

Of course, Remix v3 isn’t ready for production yet. The AI-driven approach is groundbreaking, but it will take refinement to deliver the kind of polished developer experience we expect. That’s where early adopters come in. Shopify developers who test, experiment, and give feedback will be directly influencing how this framework takes shape.

That’s the exciting part: we’re not just waiting for a release - we’re watching and shaping a tool being built in real time. And because Remix is Shopify-owned, the feedback loop between developers and Shopify is tighter than with almost any other framework.

Takeaway for Shopify Developers

If you’re working on storefronts, apps, or custom integrations, keep Remix v3 on your radar.

The framework is still in development, but that’s exactly why it matters now. The earlier you experiment, the better positioned you’ll be when v3 becomes the backbone of Shopify’s headless stack.

3 links you can’t miss:

• Anthropic Prompting Guide for Claude – If you’re experimenting with AI, this guide is insane for learning effective prompting.

• n8n - Workflow Automation – A flexible workflow automation platform that lets technical teams orchestrate processes with code-level control.

• OpenRouter – A unified API for LLMs and AI models, now featuring state-of-the-art image generation, multi-image outputs, and advanced routing for AI tasks.

1 app I like:

Metafields Guru – Perfect for quickly managing and editing metafields across your Shopify store.

One learning as a freelancer:

As a freelancer often comes from doing the little things others don’t: digging into a new API before it’s mainstream, learning a niche tool, or testing a framework while everyone else waits. Stay curious, keep experimenting, and those small bets add up to big advantages in client work.

-Vitalii