Shopify's Winter '26 Edition introduces over 150 updates that fully integrate AI into the development process. The platform now features AI agents capable of managing entire workflows, making development faster and more efficient. Developers can utilize an AI assistant powered by the Dev MCP Server to automate repetitive tasks like scaffolding apps and running GraphQL operations. This shift reduces the time spent on mundane coding tasks, allowing developers to focus on more complex problems. Shopify Catalog is another key feature, enabling developers to access billions of products with a single query. This tool allows for seamless integration of product discovery, selection, and checkout processes in AI-driven shopping assistants. The rollout of this API is significant, as it opens up possibilities for creating more engaging shopping experiences without the hassle of manual indexing or API limitations. The release of the Dev Dashboard provides a consolidated workspace for building AI shopping experiences. Developers can easily prototype and test agent interactions, making use of tools like Shopify Catalog and the Checkout Kit. Another noteworthy update is the ability to embed checkout options across various web pages using a lightweight JavaScript library, enhancing user experience and broadening sales avenues for merchants. Furthermore, app developers can now create Sidekick app extensions, making app data searchable within Shopify Admin. This integration streamlines workflows for merchants, allowing them quick access to necessary app functions without needing to navigate away from their current tasks. The Shop Minis SDK has also moved to general availability, offering a production-ready way to create engaging commerce experiences within the Shop app, complete with built-in discovery features. Lastly, Tangle, Shopify's new open-source ML platform, simplifies the process of building machine learning pipelines, allowing for visual design and faster retraining of models.