MxAgro Paystack

Table of Contents

• About
• Features
• Technologies Used
• Getting Started
• License

About

This repository is a backend server designed to facilitate payment processing using the Paystack API. This server handles payment initiation, webhook processing, and order creation, making it easier to integrate Paystack into your e-commerce platform. Built with Express.js and Axios, it provides a reliable and efficient way to manage payments for agricultural products.

Types of Applications

This server can be used to build various types of applications, including:

• E-commerce Platforms: For online sales of agricultural products and other goods.
• Subscription Services: For managing recurring payments and subscriptions.
• Donation Platforms: For processing donations and contributions.
• Marketplace Platforms: For handling payments between buyers and multiple sellers.

Features

• Payment Initiation: Start a payment process with Paystack by providing necessary details like amount, email, and metadata.
• Webhook Handling: Securely handle Paystack webhooks to verify payment events and process orders accordingly.
• Order Creation: Automatically create orders in the MxAgro backend upon successful payment verification.
• Environment Configuration: Securely manage sensitive information using environment variables.
• Express Middleware: Utilize Express middleware for JSON parsing and CORS handling.

Technologies Used

• Express.js: For building the server and handling HTTP requests.
• Axios: For making HTTP requests to Paystack API and other external services.
• dotenv: For managing environment variables.
• CORS: For handling Cross-Origin Resource Sharing.
• Crypto: For verifying Paystack webhook signatures.
• Nodemon: For automatically restarting the server during development.

Getting Started

To get started with the MxAgro Paystack server, follow these steps:

1. Clone the Repository: Clone this repository to your local machine using the command:

   git clone https://github.com/AbdulBima/MxAgro_Paystack.git

2. Navigate to the Project Directory:

   cd MxAgroPaystack

3. Install Dependencies: Install the necessary dependencies by running:

   npm install

4. Set Up Environment Variables: Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following environment variables:

   PORT=<your-port>
   FRONTEND=<your-frontend-url>
   PAYSTACK_KEY=<your-paystack-secret-key>
   

5. Start the Development Server: Start the development server by running:

   npm run dev

6. View the Server Logs: The server will log the URL it is running on. Open your browser and navigate to http://localhost:3000 to view the server's response.

License

This project is licensed under the ISC License - see the LICENSE file for details.

Example .env File

Here's an example of what your .env file might look like:

PORT=3000
FRONTEND=http://localhost:3000
PAYSTACK_KEY=sk_test_xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx

Scripts in package.json

• serve: Runs the server using Node.js.

  npm run serve

• dev: Runs the server using Nodemon for automatic restarts during development.

  npm run dev