Virtual web performance workshop (open enrollment)
Virtual web performance workshop (open enrollment)
Are you a theme developer looking to learn the tools and practices for making a Shopify theme and storefront fast? Join our virtual, open-enrollment web performance workshop taught by our Shopify performance engineers.
- Hands-on virtual workshop delivered in 3 sessions of 3 hours each
- Total of 8 hours of instruction, exercises, and Q&A
By the end of this workshop, you will be able to:
- Optimize web performance, with a focus on the Core Web Vitals and impacting real users
- Understand how to spot and diagnose specific performance issues related to Shopify and Shopify themes and how to avoid common pitfalls
- Apply real user monitoring (RUM) to focus your efforts on key problem areas
- Use advanced testing tools like WebPageTest and Chrome Dev Tools to measure performance and debug specific performance issues
"The web performance workshop was a game-changer. Thanks to the guidance and the insights gained during the workshop, we've witnessed remarkable improvements, with some clients experiencing up to a 70% boost in their performance metrics."
–Adan Archila, Founder of Studio 31
November 2023 Session Details
Sia Karamalegos will be your instructor. All sessions will be 12pm-3pm US Eastern (6pm-9pm Central European) with a 20 minute break near the middle. The session dates are:
- Tuesday, November 7: Part 1 (testing and metrics)
- Wednesday, November 8: Part 2 (loading speed)
- Thursday, November 9: Part 3 (layout stability and interactivity)
The exact content on each date may vary. A minimum of 5 students must enroll otherwise we will cancel the session and refund your purchase. Attendance will be limited to 15 students maximum.
To get the most out of this workshop:
- You will already understand HTML, Liquid, CSS, and preferably JavaScript though you can still get a lot out of the workshop if you're less familiar with JavaScript.
- You will complete some short homework (and pre-work) assignments and come prepared to share your learnings.
- You will minimize distractions during the live sessions and participate in group discussions.
- The sessions will be run in Google Meet. Make sure you are able to successfully join and participate in a Meet beforehand.
If you are an agency or company with multiple developers, contact us for a custom, private workshop.
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What to expect
Your order confirmation email will contain a Google form link for you to finish your registration. Please respond quickly so that we can send you the Meet invitation and prepare your performance data.
To make the most of your time, come prepared to participate and minimize distractions. Questions are welcome thoughout the sessions.
Frequently Asked Questions
What will I learn?
This workshop is focused on giving you the skills and practical advice for helping a Shopify store pass the Core Web Vitals.
We will begin by teaching you which data matters, where to find that data, and how to read it in a way that gives you directional clues as to what might be the problem.
Then, we will dig deeper using lab testing tools, showing you common patterns to look out for. For each of the Core Web Vitals, we will dedicate time toward debugging and fixing real issues, using your own shops as examples.
This is not a workshop about how to run a Lighthouse report. This is a workshop on how to improve real user web performance.
Who can sign up for this workshop?
Any Shopify theme developer who would like to better understand how to measure and optimize web performance for a Shopify storefront. It does not matter if your theme is in the theme store or if you work on a custom theme. All developers who understand HTML, Liquid, CSS, and preferably JavaScript are welcome. If you aren't as strong in JavaScript, that will not be a problem.
Can I buy tickets for someone else?
Yes! The registration form you receive after purchase allows you to tell us who the ticket receiver should be. Fill it out once for each ticket.
How many people can attend?
The workshop attendance is capped at 15 so that we can maintain a quality learning environment.
Do you have a Code of Conduct?
Yes. We pledge to act and interact in ways that contribute to an open, welcoming, diverse, inclusive, and healthy community. We expect all participants to abide by the Contributor Covenant.