Shopify API Lacks Reserved Quantity Tracking and Order Splitting Support
The Shopify API only updates inventory on available quantity changes and does not expose reserved quantity, creating gaps for merchants who need real-time inventory accuracy during checkout. Splitting or combining orders programmatically is also difficult, limiting fulfillment flexibility. Developers building on Shopify must implement costly workarounds for these fundamental inventory operations.
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