How can I use Webflow and Shopify ThemeKit to simplify the process of making theme changes and uploading them to Shopify without using Git?

To simplify the process of making theme changes and uploading them to Shopify without using Git, you can leverage the power of Webflow and Shopify ThemeKit together. Here's a step-by-step guide on how to achieve this:

1. Set up your Webflow project:
- Design and build your website using Webflow's intuitive visual interface.
- Ensure that you have the necessary Webflow plans to export your code and access the custom code feature.

2. Export your Webflow project:
- Export your Webflow project's code by navigating to the Project Settings and selecting the "Export Code" option.
- You'll receive a ZIP file containing the necessary HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files for your website.

3. Set up Shopify ThemeKit:
- Install Shopify ThemeKit on your computer by following the installation guide provided by Shopify.
- ThemeKit is a command-line tool that helps you manage your Shopify themes locally.

4. Create a new theme in your Shopify store:
- In your Shopify Admin, navigate to "Online Store" > "Themes."
- Click on "Actions" and select "Duplicate" to create a new theme.
- This new theme will serve as your development or staging theme, where you can make changes.

5. Connect Webflow export to Shopify ThemeKit:
- Extract the contents of the Webflow export ZIP file and copy them into a new directory on your computer.
- Open the command-line interface and navigate to the directory where you installed Shopify ThemeKit.
- In the command-line interface, run the following command to connect ThemeKit with your Shopify theme:
```
theme configure --password=[your_api_password] --store=[your_store.myshopify.com] --themeid=[your_theme_id]
```
Replace the placeholders with your actual Shopify API password, store URL, and theme ID.

6. Make and preview theme changes:
- Now, you can make changes to the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript files in the Webflow export directory.
- Test your changes locally by using the Shopify ThemeKit command:
```
theme watch
```
This command will monitor your local files and automatically upload any saved changes to your Shopify theme.

7. Upload changes to your Shopify store:
- Once you're satisfied with your theme changes, use the following command to deploy the final changes to your Shopify theme:
```
theme deploy
```
This command uploads the modified files from your local directory to your Shopify store.

By following these steps, you can simplify the process of making theme changes and uploading them to Shopify using Webflow and Shopify ThemeKit, without relying on Git. This approach enables you to use Webflow's powerful design capabilities and seamlessly integrate with Shopify's e-commerce functionality.