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Stripe exception handling

Recovering from Failures when Handling Payments with Stripe

In our previous post we explored webhooks as a reliable means to promptly respond to customer activities, such as checkouts, successful payments or failed transactions. Yet, in practice, we often deal with a variety of unforeseen errors that can present a threat to daily operations of an e-commerce platform. To mitigate service disruptions, it’s crucial to understand how Stripe communicates issues. In this post, we explore common Stripe exceptions and learn about managing network and connection issues.

By Tomas Zezula, ago
Stripe webhooks

Checking Payment Status in Stripe with Webhooks

Getting timely updates about payments is crucial for maintaining smooth operational flows. Especially for businesses that rely heavily on e-commerce or offer subscription-based services. Stripe provides a robust solution for this through the use of webhooks, allowing for real-time notifications on various payment events. This blog post aims to shed light on how to automate and instantly reflect payment status changes. By understanding and implementing webhooks, developers and business owners can ensure their systems are more responsive in handling financial transactions online.

By Tomas Zezula, ago
Checkout with Stripe Java SDK

Building a Basic Payment System Using Stripe API

In today’s digital era, offering seamless payment options is crucial for the success of online businesses. Stripe stands out as a comprehensive and flexible solution to accept payments online. This post will guide you step-by-step on how to create a simple and automated payment system using Stripe, ensuring a smooth checkout process for your customers.

By Tomas Zezula, ago
Code coverage abstraction

Unlocking Test Coverage in Kotlin Multiplatform with JaCoCo and GitHub Actions – Part 1

Kotlin Multiplatform unlocks new possibilities for developing cross-platform applications. However, this innovative approach does not come without its complexities. Especially when delving into its specific Gradle configuration. One of the challenges is establishing a reliable, automated test coverage report – an integral part of maintaining code quality and integrity. In this mini-series, we’ll learn how to leverage JaCoCo Gradle plugin to generate code coverage reports. Additionally, we’ll leverage GitHub Actions to generate a coverage badge independently from any third-party platform. This approach simplifies the process by keeping everything within the GitHub ecosystem, providing a seamless workflow for your multi platform projects.

By Tomas Zezula, ago
Online payment automation.

Three Reasons to Choose Stripe for Payment Automation

Seamless payment processing is an integral part of business success. Finding an efficient, secure and highly configurable payment platform that can be directly integrated with your app is crucial. Enter Stripe – a robust payment processing platform, renowned for its comprehensive suite of APIs and unrivalled flexibility. To kick-start our series on payment automation with Stripe, we’re going to explore why Stripe stands head and shoulders above its competition and why it’s quickly becoming the preferred choice for developers and businesses alike.

By Tomas Zezula, ago