Safaricom Daraja API Integration (Express.js)

This repository contains a simple implementation of the Safaricom Daraja API using JavaScript with Node.js and Express.js. The Safaricom Daraja API, also known as M-Pesa API, allows developers to integrate M-Pesa mobile money transactions into their applications.

Features

• Integration: Implements basic functionalities to interact with Safaricom Daraja API endpoints.
• Express.js: Uses Express.js framework for building the server-side application.
• Node.js: Utilizes Node.js for server-side JavaScript runtime.
• HTTP Requests: Handles HTTP requests to Safaricom Daraja API endpoints for operations like payments and transaction status checks.
• Environment Variables: Demonstrates secure handling of sensitive information like API keys using environment variables.
• Error Handling: Includes basic error handling and response validation.
• Documentation: Provides a simple structure to understand API integration steps.

Technologies Used

• Node.js: JavaScript runtime environment.
• Express.js: Web application framework for Node.js.
• JavaScript: Programming language used for backend logic.
• Git: Version control system for tracking changes in the codebase.

Installation

To run this project locally, follow these steps:

1. Clone the repository:

git clone https://github.com/gerismumo/node-js-daraja.git
cd your-repo

2. Install dependencies:

npm install

3. Set up environment variables:

Create a .env file in the root directory with the following content:

CONSUMER_KEY=your_safaricom_api_key
CONSUMER_SECRET=your_safaricom_api_secret
PASS_KEY=your_safaricom_pass_key
SHORTCODE=your_safaricom_shortcode
PORT=5000

Replace your_safaricom_api_key, your_safaricom_api_secret, your_safaricom_pass_key, and your_safaricom_shortcode with your actual Safaricom Daraja API credentials.

4. Start the server:

npm start

5. Access the application:

You can access the application at http://localhost:5000 in your browser.

Usage

• Use endpoints like /express-payment to initiate payments.
• Handle responses from Safaricom Daraja API for transaction status and callbacks.
• Extend functionalities as needed based on the Safaricom Daraja API documentation.

Contributing

Contributions are welcome! Fork the repository and submit a pull request with your improvements.

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License.

Contact

For questions or support, please contact geraldmumo6@gmail.com.