adding-stripe

To integrate Stripe checkout sessions, you create dedicated API routes that instantiate the Stripe SDK with your environment keys to manage both one-time purchases and subscription billing. The workflow automates this setup by generating a checkout API route.

Webhook processing works by listening for specific Stripe events like checkout.session.completed and subscription updates. A dedicated webhook handler receives these events to keep your application database in sync with the actual payment status.

Yes, you need to configure environment variables to manage Stripe keys securely. The integration requires proper setup of sensitive environment keys to instantiate the SDK and protect your payment data across checkout and webhook workflows.

Yes, you can provide a self-serve customer portal for managing subscriptions. The integration includes an optional workflow to set up a customer portal, allowing users to independently manage their own billing details and subscription status.

The best way to handle Stripe payment events is by implementing a dedicated webhook handler. This handler processes critical events like checkout.session.completed and subscription updates to reliably keep your system in sync with Stripe.