Is Shopify a viable niche for side income in 2026?
I've been doing React for \~8 years, mostly frontend with some full-stack.
I keep seeing Shopify-related postings but I have no idea what the actual freelance market looks like. Is the ecosystem still growing or has it plateaued? Are merchants actually hiring independent devs or is it all agencies?
If you're working in the Shopify space - what's the reality? Would you recommend someone with strong React skills but zero Shopify-specific experience to invest time in learning it, or is the juice not worth the squeeze?
Not looking for "learn x instead" - I know those arguments. Specifically curious about eCommerce/Shopify. #programming #technology #dev