PayPal APIs: Up and Running - Matthew A. Russell

If you are looking for effective solutions to enable quick and easy transactions in your web application, the PayPal APIs offer a range of options that are essential for your needs. This manual provides a hands-on exploration of various PayPal APIs, helping you identify the most suitable choice for your specific requirements, whether it involves collecting payments through websites or mobile apps for products, services, donations, and more.

Throughout the chapters, you will engage with different PayPal APIs by integrating them into a sample application using Python and the Google App Engine framework. This expanded edition includes two new options: Express Checkout for Goods and Instant Payment Notifications, along with sample project code. By the end of this manual, you will have a comprehensive understanding of how to fully utilize PayPal and its powerful features.

• Learn PayPal API basics, and get an introduction to Google App Engine
• Explore the Express Checkout option, and understand what distinguishes it from other generic workflows
• Tailor Express Checkout for electronic documents, videos, and other "in app" purchases
• Apply the Adaptive Payments option for transactions that involve multiple recipients
• Embed the payment process into your site with no mention of PayPal, using Website Payments Pro
• Use the Instant Payment Notifications you receive as triggers to take follow-up action

Author: Russell, Matthew A.
Publisher: O'Reilly Media
Illustration: N
Language: ENG
Title: PayPal APIs: Up and Running
Pages: 00152 (Unencrypted )
On Sale: 2012-04-04
SKU-13/ISBN: 9781449318727
Category: Computers : Web - Web Programming