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November 13, 2019

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# Deprecating the include liquid tag and introducing the render tag

We are deprecating the [`include`](https://help.shopify.com/en/themes/liquid/tags/deprecated-tags#include) liquid tag in favor of using the new [`render`](https://help.shopify.com/en/themes/liquid/tags/theme-tags#render) tag to output code from the snippets folder. The `render` tag isolates the variables that are used in the snippet that is being rendered. Using the `render` tag increases the performance of the storefront on themes and makes theme code easier to understand and maintain. While `include` will be deprecated, it will not be removed from the platform and its behavior remains unchanged.

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When using the `render` tag, the code inside the snippet does not have access to the variables assigned within its parent template. It's possible to explicitly pass variables down into a snippet. Themes in the Theme Store will be updated to use the `render` tag. Apps also need to be updated to no longer rely on the assumption they can access variables outside the snippet unless explicitly placed as an argument in the `render` tag.

Learn more about the [`render tag`](https://help.shopify.com/en/themes/liquid/tags/theme-tags#render) in the Shopify Help Center.

On **Feb 17, 2020**, we expect apps to be updated to no longer rely on the benefits of the `include` tag. Apps should expect to function within the `render` tag. You can use a version of Debut that uses the `render` tag for your testing.