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Shopify Changelog serves as a resource for staying informed about updates, enhancements, and bug fixes in the Shopify platform. By following this resource, developers and merchants can stay updated on the latest features, APIs, and changes to the Shopify ecosystem. They can learn about new tools for building e-commerce stores, enhancements to the Shopify admin interface, and improvements to the platform's performance and reliability.

Shopify Developer changelog

Shopify introduces a new ReturnReasonDefinition API type in version 2026-01 that replaces the previous enum-based return reason system. The new API provides granular, category-specific return reasons with fields like id, handle, and name. Developers can query available return reasons, access product-specific suggestions via LineItem connections, and use the new returnReasonDefinitionId in mutations. The previous returnReason field is deprecated in favor of this richer data model for better return analytics and buyer experiences.

New Return Reason Definitions API for Better Return Insights