Where are changes saved while interacting with the theme editor in the browser?

When making changes in the theme editor within the browser, the modifications are stored in the settings_data.json file. This file acts as the storage for all theme settings that users have customized using the theme editor interface.

The settings_data.json file keeps track of the current state of theme options and allows the Shopify platform to retrieve those settings whenever the theme is rendered. This means that any alterations made, such as adjusting colors, fonts, or other design elements, are preserved in this file, providing continuity across user sessions.

Other options, while related to theme settings, do not hold user interface changes made during the editor's session. The schema tags of an edited section are used for defining the available settings within the theme files but do not record the state of those settings once modified. The settings_schema.json file outlines the structure and types of settings that are available for customization but does not store the actual values set by the user. Lastly, the notion that changes are not saved contradicts the purpose of the theme editor, where user interactions are intended to persist after they are made.