Deploy Shopify Apps to Google Cloud Run with New Guide

Executive summary:

• New tutorial for deploying Shopify apps to Google Cloud Run.
• Focuses on scalable, managed hosting infrastructure.
• Geared towards Shopify Plus merchants seeking robust deployment options.

What changed

We're excited to announce a comprehensive tutorial designed to simplify deploying Shopify apps to Google Cloud Run. This guide walks you through the entire process, from setting up your project to deploying your app across multiple regions.

Why it matters

The deployment tutorial offers Shopify Plus merchants a more scalable and managed solution. Google Cloud Run handles infrastructure concerns such as load balancing and regional deployments, allowing you to focus on your app's functionality.

Role-specific impact

• Marketers: Enhanced app readiness and performance can improve customer experiences and conversions.
• Developers: Streamlined process for deploying apps to a production environment using modern tools like Cloud Run and Secret Manager.
• Store admins: Greater control and insights into app scalability and geographic performance.

Use-case example

Real-world scenario & metric

A merchant sees a 25% improvement in app latency after deploying to Google Cloud Run, improving customer satisfaction and decreasing checkout abandonment.

Implementation checklist

1. Configure Google Cloud Project with required APIs.
2. Create a production-ready PostgreSQL database.
3. Deploy app and configure load balancing for multiple regions.
4. Update Shopify app settings with new deploy details.

FAQ

Q: What permissions are necessary?
A: Ensure that the Google Cloud project and IAM settings are configured for app deployment.

Q: How do I manage environment variables?
A: Use Google Secret Manager to configure and secure critical environment variables.

Resources

For more detailed instructions, check out the deployment documentation on Shopify.

Need guidance? Talk to Makro.