Implementing in Your Project

Chapter 3: Implementing in Your Project

Step 5 - Environment Configuration

Ensure all necessary environment variables are set in your .env file:

STRIPE_SECRET_KEY=sk_test_your_secret_key
STRIPE_WEBHOOK_SECRET=whsec_your_webhook_secret

These variables are crucial for authenticating with Stripe and GitHub.

Step 6 - Register the Webhook Endpoint

In Stripe Dashboard:

1. Go to Developers > Webhooks.

2. Click Add endpoint.

3. Enter your live webhook endpoint URL (e.g., https://yourdomain.com/api/webhook).

Select Events:

• Choose the events you want Stripe to send to your endpoint, such as checkout.session.completed.

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Step 7 - Test the Webhook

To ensure everything is set up correctly:

Run Your Application Locally:

Start your development server.

Use Stripe CLI:

1. Install the Stripe CLI.

2. Run the following command to forward events to your local webhook endpoint:

stripe listen --forward-to localhost:4200/api/webhook

Simulate Events:

• Use the CLI or Stripe Dashboard to trigger test events.

• Verify that the webhook receives the events and processes them correctly.

Review Logs:

Check your application logs to ensure there were no errors during the process.

Final Notes

Code Comments:

The webhook.ts file includes comprehensive comments explaining each part of the webhook handling process. Customers are encouraged to read these comments to gain a deeper understanding.

Customization:

• You can modify the webhook logic to suit your specific needs.

• Consider adding error handling, logging, or additional features as required.

Security:

• Keep your API keys and tokens secure.

• Do not commit them to version control or expose them publicly.

Congratulations! You have successfully integrated Stripe into your SSK-Pro project.