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title: Recent changes to Shopify’s platform
description: Shopify’s developer changelog documents all changes to Shopify’s platform. Find the latest news and learn about new platform opportunities.
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  md: https://shopify.dev/changelog.md?api_type=storefront-graphql&api_version=2026-01
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# Developer changelog

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* December 19, 2025

  Tags:

  * Storefront GraphQL API
  * 2026-01

  ### [Storefront API now returns errors when adding a gift card to a cart with missing or invalid recipient details](https://shopify.dev/changelog/storefront-api-now-returns-errors-when-adding-a-gift-card-to-a-cart-with-missing-or-invalid-recipient-details)

  As of API version 2026-01, the Storefront API returns `GIFT_CARD_RECIPIENT_INVALID` error for invalid gift card recipient details, aiding error handling in cart operations.

  [Read full post –>](https://shopify.dev/changelog/storefront-api-now-returns-errors-when-adding-a-gift-card-to-a-cart-with-missing-or-invalid-recipient-details)

* October 30, 2025

  Tags:

  * Action Required
  * Storefront GraphQL API
  * 2026-01

  ### [The `cartDiscountCodeUpdate` mutation now requires the `discountCodes` field](https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-cartdiscountcodeupdate-mutation-now-requires-the-discountcodes-field)

  In the GraphQL Storefront API 2026-01 release, `cartDiscountCodesUpdate` now requires the `discountCodes` argument.

  [Read full post –>](https://shopify.dev/changelog/the-cartdiscountcodeupdate-mutation-now-requires-the-discountcodes-field)