/routes/payment.js

Purpose

Defines the route for initiating a Stripe checkout session, allowing clients to make payments using a Stripe-hosted checkout page.

Prerequisites

This route requires the following environment variables:

• TEST_PRODUCT_PRICE_ID: The Price ID for the product in Stripe (available in the Stripe Dashboard).

• TEST_COUPON_ID: The Coupon ID for discounts in Stripe.

Route: /create-checkout-session

• Method: POST

• Description: Creates a Stripe checkout session for processing payments.

• Request Body: No specific body fields are required.

• Response:

  • On success, returns the id of the created session.

  • On failure, returns a 500 status with an error message.

Stripe Checkout Session Configuration

• payment_method_types: Accepts card payments.

• line_items: Contains the product’s price ID and quantity.

• mode: Set to "payment" for a one-time payment.

• discounts: Applies a coupon based on the provided TEST_COUPON_ID.

• success_url: Redirects to the success page upon payment completion.

• cancel_url: Redirects to the cancellation page if payment is canceled.

Notes

• Dependencies: Uses stripeTest (a Stripe instance) from the /config/stripe file.

• Environment Setup: Ensure .env has the correct Stripe credentials and product IDs.

This route enables streamlined payment handling using Stripe’s checkout, making it a plug-and-play payment solution.

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This documentation provides a focused overview of the payment route’s purpose, configuration, and usage.