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Developer replaces Shopify theme with 87 custom sections for speed and control

A developer shares their experience of replacing a pre-made Shopify theme with a custom library of 87 sections on their store, raxxo.shop. This approach resulted in faster load times and easier content editing for non-technical users, though it initially required three times the setup time. The developer emphasizes the benefits of starting with a clean slate and having full control over code and assets, contrasting it with the limitations and bloat of pre-made themes. They also detail a system for organizing and maintaining the custom sections through grouping and a consistent naming convention (rx- prefix) to ensure scalability and efficient management. AI

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Developer replaces Shopify theme with 87 custom sections for speed and control

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  1. dev.to — Claude Code tag TIER_1 English(EN) · RAXXO Studios ·

    Building a Shopify Section Library Instead of Using a Theme

    <ul> <li><p>87 custom sections replace a pre-made theme on raxxo.shop</p></li> <li><p>Custom sections cost 3x setup time but kill template lock-in</p></li> <li><p>Naming convention rx- prefix keeps the library searchable at scale</p></li> <li><p>Section schema discipline matters …