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Shopify - Headless Implementation
A ready-to-use Shopify headless implementation project template with predefined phases, tasks, milestones, and effort estimates to plan, build, and launch a high-performance, API-driven storefront with modern UX, SEO, and integrations.
Published February 14, 2026 by Kriyastream
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Duration
3 months
Effort
2760h
Phases
12
Tasks
170
Staffing
Cloud Computing
DevOps Engineer120h
Cybersecurity
Compliance Specialist84h
Security Architect72h
Database Management
Database Developer90h
IT Consulting
Product Owner60h
Software Development
Business Analyst150h
Front-end Developer726h
Integration Specialist204h
Performance Engineer54h
QA Engineer135h
React Developer144h
Shopify Developer570h
Software Architect108h
Test Automation Engineer135h
Web Development
UI/UX Designer108h
Work Breakdown Structure
| Phase/Task | Estimate | Assign To |
|---|---|---|
Planning & Discovery1mo Phase for gathering requirements, defining architecture, and setting up the project foundation. | 150h | Software Development - Business Analyst Software Development - Software Architect +1 more |
Requirements Gathering1w Task for gathering business and functional requirements from stakeholders. | ||
Identify stakeholders and schedule interviews1d Sub-task to identify all relevant stakeholders and schedule interview sessions. | ||
Conduct stakeholder interviews2d Sub-task to conduct interviews with stakeholders to gather requirements. | ||
Document business requirements1d Sub-task to document all business requirements gathered from stakeholders. | ||
Define functional requirements1d Sub-task to define detailed functional requirements for the system. | ||
Define non-functional requirements1d Sub-task to define non-functional requirements including performance, security, and scalability. | ||
Technical Architecture1w Task for designing system architecture and technical specifications. | ||
Research Shopify Storefront API capabilities1d Sub-task to research and document Shopify Storefront API capabilities and limitations. | ||
Design system architecture diagram2d Sub-task to create system architecture diagrams showing component relationships. | ||
Define API integration patterns1d Sub-task to define patterns and best practices for Shopify API integration. | ||
Design data flow architecture1d Sub-task to design data flow architecture between frontend, backend, and Shopify. | ||
Define security architecture1d Sub-task to define security architecture including authentication and data protection. | ||
Technology Stack Selection5d Task for evaluating and selecting technology stack components. | ||
Evaluate frontend frameworks1d Sub-task to evaluate frontend framework options (React, Next.js, Vue, etc.). | ||
Select frontend framework and tools Sub-task to make final selection of frontend framework and supporting tools. | ||
Select state management solution Sub-task to select state management solution (Redux, Zustand, Context API, etc.). | ||
Select build and deployment tools1d Sub-task to select build tools, bundlers, and deployment platforms. | 120h | Cloud Computing - DevOps Engineer |
Environment Setup1w Task for setting up deployment environments and infrastructure. | ||
CI/CD Pipeline6d Task for setting up CI/CD pipeline for automated deployments. | ||
Production Deployment4d Task for deploying application to production environment. | ||
Project Setup6d Task for setting up development environment and project infrastructure. | ||
Setup version control repository Sub-task to setup Git repository and configure version control workflows. | ||
Configure development environment1d Sub-task to configure local development environment for all team members. | ||
Setup CI/CD pipeline foundation1d Sub-task to setup basic CI/CD pipeline infrastructure. | ||
Configure project dependencies1d Sub-task to configure and document project dependencies and package management. | ||
Design3w Phase for UI/UX design including wireframes, mockups, and design system. | 108h | Web Development - UI/UX Designer Software Development - Front-end Developer |
UI/UX Design3w Task for creating wireframes, mockups, and design system components. | ||
Create user personas1d Sub-task to create user personas for the e-commerce platform. | ||
Design user journey maps1d Sub-task to design user journey maps for key shopping flows. | ||
Create wireframes for product pages2d Sub-task to create wireframes for product listing and detail pages. | ||
Create wireframes for cart & checkout2d Sub-task to create wireframes for shopping cart and checkout flows. | ||
Create wireframes for account pages1d Sub-task to create wireframes for user account and authentication pages. | ||
Design visual style guide1d Sub-task to design visual style guide including colors, typography, and spacing. | ||
Create high-fidelity mockups3d Sub-task to create high-fidelity mockups for all key pages. | ||
Design responsive breakpoints1d Sub-task to design responsive breakpoints for mobile, tablet, and desktop. | ||
Design Review3d Task for conducting design reviews and incorporating feedback. | ||
Conduct design review meeting Sub-task to conduct design review meeting with stakeholders. | ||
Incorporate feedback and revisions2d Sub-task to incorporate feedback from design review and make revisions. | ||
Shopify Store Configuration2w Phase for configuring Shopify store settings and API access. | 24h | Software Development - Integration Specialist Software Development - Shopify Developer |
Configure Shopify store settings1d Sub-task to configure basic Shopify store settings and preferences. | ||
Store Setup1w Task for configuring Shopify store settings and product catalog. | ||
Setup product catalog structure1d Sub-task to setup product catalog structure including collections and variants. | ||
Configure shipping zones and rates Sub-task to configure shipping zones, rates, and delivery options. | ||
Configure tax settings Sub-task to configure tax settings and calculation rules. | ||
Setup payment providers1d Sub-task to setup and configure payment provider integrations. | ||
Create Storefront API app Sub-task to create Storefront API application in Shopify admin. | ||
API Access Setup3d Task for setting up Storefront API access and credentials. | ||
Generate API credentials Sub-task to generate and securely store API access tokens. | ||
Configure API permissions and scopes Sub-task to configure required API permissions and access scopes. | ||
Test API connectivity Sub-task to test API connectivity and verify credentials work correctly. | ||
Backend Integration Layer2mo Phase for implementing Shopify Storefront API integrations and data layer. | 90h | Database Management - Database Developer Software Development - Integration Specialist +1 more |
API Client Setup6d Task for setting up GraphQL client and API infrastructure. | ||
Setup GraphQL client library1d Sub-task to setup and configure GraphQL client library for Shopify API. | ||
Configure API authentication1d Sub-task to configure API authentication and token management. | ||
Implement error handling1d Sub-task to implement comprehensive error handling for API calls. | ||
Implement request retry logic Sub-task to implement retry logic for failed API requests. | ||
Product API Integration1w Task for implementing product catalog API integrations. | ||
Implement product listing queries2d Sub-task to implement GraphQL queries for product listing with pagination. | ||
Implement product detail queries1d Sub-task to implement GraphQL queries for product detail pages. | ||
Implement product search queries1d Sub-task to implement GraphQL queries for product search functionality. | ||
Implement product filtering1d Sub-task to implement product filtering by category, price, and attributes. | ||
Implement product sorting1d Sub-task to implement product sorting by price, name, and popularity. | ||
Cart API Integration1w Task for implementing shopping cart API integrations. | ||
Implement cart creation1d Sub-task to implement GraphQL mutations for creating shopping carts. | ||
Implement add to cart1d Sub-task to implement GraphQL mutations for adding items to cart. | ||
Implement update cart items1d Sub-task to implement GraphQL mutations for updating cart item quantities. | ||
Implement remove from cart1d Sub-task to implement GraphQL mutations for removing items from cart. | ||
Implement cart retrieval1d Sub-task to implement GraphQL queries for retrieving cart contents. | ||
Checkout API Integration2w Task for implementing checkout and order processing API integrations. | ||
Implement checkout creation2d Sub-task to implement GraphQL mutations for creating checkout sessions. | ||
Implement shipping address collection1d Sub-task to implement shipping address collection in checkout flow. | ||
Implement shipping method selection1d Sub-task to implement shipping method selection in checkout. | ||
Implement payment processing2d Sub-task to implement payment processing through Shopify checkout. | ||
Implement order completion1d Sub-task to implement order completion and confirmation flow. | ||
Customer API Integration1w Task for implementing customer authentication and profile API integrations. | ||
Implement customer registration1d Sub-task to implement customer registration via Shopify API. | ||
Implement customer login1d Sub-task to implement customer authentication and login flow. | ||
Implement customer profile retrieval1d Sub-task to implement queries for retrieving customer profile data. | ||
Implement customer profile update1d Sub-task to implement mutations for updating customer profile information. | ||
Implement order history retrieval1d Sub-task to implement queries for retrieving customer order history. | ||
Data Caching Layer5d Task for implementing data caching strategy and cache management. | ||
Design caching strategy1d Sub-task to design caching strategy for product and cart data. | ||
Implement product cache1d Sub-task to implement caching layer for product data. | ||
Implement cart cache1d Sub-task to implement caching layer for cart data. | ||
Frontend Foundation4w Phase for setting up frontend project structure, component library, and state management. | 72h | Software Development - Shopify Developer Software Development - Front-end Developer +1 more |
Project Initialization5d Task for initializing frontend project and setting up structure. | ||
Initialize frontend project1d Sub-task to initialize frontend project with selected framework. | ||
Setup project structure1d Sub-task to setup folder structure and organize project files. | ||
Configure build tools1d Sub-task to configure build tools, bundlers, and development server. | ||
Component Library1w Task for creating base UI component library and design system components. | ||
Create base UI components3d Sub-task to create base UI components (buttons, inputs, cards, etc.). | ||
Create form components2d Sub-task to create reusable form components and validation. | ||
Create layout components2d Sub-task to create layout components (header, footer, navigation, etc.). | ||
State Management1w Task for setting up state management and implementing state stores. | 42h | Software Development - Front-end Developer Software Development - Software Architect |
Setup state management store1d Sub-task to setup state management store infrastructure. | ||
Implement product state1d Sub-task to implement state management for product data. | ||
Implement cart state2d Sub-task to implement state management for shopping cart. | ||
Implement user state1d Sub-task to implement state management for user authentication and profile. | ||
Configure application routing1d Sub-task to configure application routing structure and routes. | ||
Routing Setup3d Task for configuring application routing and route guards. | ||
Implement route guards1d Sub-task to implement route guards for protected pages. | ||
Product Catalog Frontend3w Phase for building product listing and detail pages. | 144h | Software Development - Front-end Developer Software Development - Shopify Developer |
Build product grid component3d Sub-task to build product grid component for displaying products. | ||
Product Listing2w Task for building product listing pages with filters and search. | ||
Implement pagination1d Sub-task to implement pagination for product listings. | ||
Implement product filters2d Sub-task to implement product filtering functionality. | ||
Implement product sorting1d Sub-task to implement product sorting functionality. | ||
Implement search functionality2d Sub-task to implement product search functionality. | ||
Product Detail1w Task for building product detail pages with variants and add to cart. | ||
Build product detail page layout2d Sub-task to build product detail page layout structure. | ||
Implement product image gallery1d Sub-task to implement product image gallery with zoom and navigation. | ||
Implement variant selection1d Sub-task to implement product variant selection (size, color, etc.). | ||
Implement add to cart functionality1d Sub-task to implement add to cart functionality on product detail page. | ||
Implement product recommendations1d Sub-task to implement product recommendations section. | ||
Shopping Cart Frontend2w Phase for building shopping cart UI and persistence. | 60h | Software Development - Shopify Developer Software Development - Front-end Developer |
Build cart page layout2d Sub-task to build shopping cart page layout structure. | ||
Cart UI1w Task for building shopping cart user interface components. | ||
Implement cart item display1d Sub-task to implement cart item display with product details. | ||
Implement quantity updates1d Sub-task to implement quantity update functionality in cart. | ||
Implement item removal1d Sub-task to implement remove item functionality from cart. | ||
Implement cart summary1d Sub-task to implement cart summary with totals and tax calculation. | ||
Cart Persistence3d Task for implementing cart persistence and synchronization. | ||
Implement local storage persistence1d Sub-task to implement local storage for cart persistence. | ||
Implement server sync1d Sub-task to implement server-side cart synchronization. | ||
Checkout Frontend2w Phase for building checkout flow and order processing. | 90h | Software Development - Front-end Developer Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist +1 more |
Checkout Flow2w Task for building checkout flow and order processing. | ||
Build checkout page layout2d Sub-task to build checkout page layout structure. | ||
Implement shipping address form2d Sub-task to implement shipping address collection form. | ||
Implement shipping method selection1d Sub-task to implement shipping method selection interface. | ||
Implement payment form2d Sub-task to implement payment form and processing. | ||
Implement order review1d Sub-task to implement order review section before payment. | ||
Implement order confirmation1d Sub-task to implement order confirmation page after successful payment. | ||
User Account Frontend3w Phase for building user authentication and account management features. | 72h | Software Development - Shopify Developer Software Development - Front-end Developer |
Authentication1w Task for building user authentication pages and flows. | ||
Build login page2d Sub-task to build user login page with authentication form. | ||
Build registration page2d Sub-task to build user registration page with signup form. | ||
Implement password reset flow2d Sub-task to implement password reset request and reset flow. | ||
Build account dashboard2d Sub-task to build user account dashboard page. | ||
Account Management2w Task for building account management and profile pages. | ||
Build profile edit page1d Sub-task to build profile edit page for updating user information. | ||
Build address book2d Sub-task to build address book page for managing shipping addresses. | ||
Build order history page2d Sub-task to build order history page listing user orders. | ||
Build order detail page1d Sub-task to build order detail page showing order information. | ||
Performance Optimization2w Phase for optimizing frontend performance and API efficiency. | 54h | Software Development - Performance Engineer Software Development - Front-end Developer |
Frontend Optimization1w Task for optimizing frontend performance and bundle size. | ||
Implement code splitting1d Sub-task to implement code splitting for improved load times. | ||
Implement image optimization1d Sub-task to implement image optimization and lazy loading. | ||
Implement lazy loading1d Sub-task to implement lazy loading for components and routes. | ||
Optimize bundle size1d Sub-task to optimize bundle size and remove unused code. | ||
Implement request batching1d Sub-task to implement request batching for multiple API calls. | ||
API Optimization5d Task for optimizing API calls and response caching. | ||
Optimize GraphQL queries1d Sub-task to optimize GraphQL queries for better performance. | ||
Implement response caching1d Sub-task to implement response caching for API calls. | ||
Testing1mo Phase for unit, integration, E2E, performance, and user acceptance testing. | 135h | Software Development - Test Automation Engineer Software Development - QA Engineer |
Unit Testing1w Task for writing and executing unit tests for components and functions. | ||
Write component unit tests3d Sub-task to write unit tests for React components. | ||
Write utility function tests2d Sub-task to write unit tests for utility functions and helpers. | ||
Integration Testing6d Task for writing and executing integration tests for API endpoints and workflows. | ||
Write API integration tests3d Sub-task to write integration tests for API endpoints. | ||
Write workflow integration tests2d Sub-task to write integration tests for complete workflows. | ||
E2E Testing5d Task for writing and executing end-to-end tests for user flows. | ||
Write checkout flow E2E tests2d Sub-task to write end-to-end tests for checkout flow. | ||
Write user account E2E tests2d Sub-task to write end-to-end tests for user account flows. | ||
Security & Compliance2w Phase for implementing security measures and ensuring compliance. | 72h | Cybersecurity - Security Architect Cybersecurity - Compliance Specialist |
Security Implementation1w Task for implementing security measures and protections. | ||
Implement input validation1d Sub-task to implement input validation and sanitization. | ||
Implement XSS protection1d Sub-task to implement XSS protection measures. | ||
Implement CSRF protection1d Sub-task to implement CSRF protection measures. | ||
Implement secure authentication1d Sub-task to implement secure authentication and session management. | ||
Compliance Implementation4d Task for implementing compliance measures (GDPR, PCI, etc.). | ||
Implement GDPR compliance1d Sub-task to implement GDPR compliance measures (privacy policy, consent, data deletion). | ||
Implement PCI compliance2d Sub-task to implement PCI compliance measures for payment processing. |
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