DEV Community: PayPal Developer

PayPal Releases Agentic Toolkit to Accelerate Commerce

Farshad — Mon, 14 Apr 2025 21:38:44 +0000

Building on the release of PayPal’s MCP servers, PayPal is excited to introduce the PayPal Agentic Toolkit*. This toolkit empowers developers to seamlessly integrate PayPal's comprehensive suite of APIs—including those for managing orders, invoices, disputes, shipment tracking, transaction search and subscriptions—into various AI frameworks. With PayPal Agentic Toolkit, developers can now build sophisticated agentic workflows that handle financial operations with intelligence and efficiency.

Overview of PayPal Agent Toolkit

The PayPal Agentic Toolkit is a library designed to simplify the integration of PayPal's core commerce functionalities into AI agent workflows. By providing a structured and intuitive interface, the toolkit bridges the gap between PayPal’s powerful APIs and modern AI agent frameworks, allowing agents to perform tasks such as creating and managing orders, generating and sending invoices, and handling subscription lifecycles. It eliminates the need for developers to manually integrate with API calls and data formatting by offering pre-built tools and abstractions to streamline these interactions.

Key Features of the Toolkit

Easy integration with PayPal services, including functions that correspond to common actions within the orders, invoices, disputes, shipment tracking, transaction search and subscriptions APIs, eliminating the need to delve deep into the specifics of each API endpoint.
Compatibility with popular frameworks and languages, including compatibility with leading AI agent frameworks, such as Model Context Protocol (MCP) servers and Vercel's AI SDK, ensuring broad applicability. The toolkit currently supports the Typescript programming language with Python support coming soon.
Extensibility, allowing developers to build upon core PayPal functionalities, and enable use with 3rd party toolkits that allows for complex, multi-step operations tailored to their specific agentic use cases.

Merchant Use Cases

The integration of PayPal APIs with AI frameworks through the Agentic Toolkit enables developers to empower businesses with their own agents, facilitating seamless connections to PayPal services for process workflows and task generation for use cases. These include:

Order Management and Shipment tracking: AI agents can be designed to create orders based on user requests, handle payments and track their shipment status. Developers could design a customer service agent to leverage the PayPal toolkit to process an order and complete a payment via PayPal with buyer authentication. For example, an agent could create an order in PayPal when a user clearly confirms their purchase through a conversational interface, and the user authenticates the payment by logging in to their PayPal account.
Intelligent Invoice Handling: Agents can generate invoices based on predefined templates or dynamically created parameters, send them to customers, track their payment status, and send reminders for overdue payments. Imagine an AI assistant that generates invoices upon completion of a service, using natural language instructions to define the invoice details. For example, an AI assistant could generate a PayPal invoice based on the details of a service provided and email it to the client.
Streamlined Subscription Management: AI agents can manage the entire subscription lifecycle, from creating new products, subscription plans and processing recurring payments via PayPal supported payment. A membership management agent could use the toolkit to enroll new members (with their consent) in a PayPal subscription plan. For example, a membership agent could use the toolkit to set up a recurring PayPal payment when a new user signs up for a service and approves the payment.

Get Started

Go to our public GitHub repo to try out all the use cases offered by PayPal toolkit, refer to the details for installation and usage here.

*Disclaimer: PayPal Agentic Toolkit provides access to AI-generated content that may be inaccurate or incomplete. Users are responsible for independently verifying any information before relying on it. PayPal makes no guarantees regarding output accuracy and is not liable for any decisions, actions, or consequences resulting from its use.

Unveiling an Interactive Integration Experience for Faster Development

Farshad — Wed, 22 May 2024 00:55:54 +0000

We're thrilled to launch our interactive integration experience. This revamped platform tackles the key challenges developers face when integrating with complex payment scenarios, empowering you to integrate PayPal solutions more efficiently. This leads to fast and quick time to market for merchants.

What problems were we solving?

The objective of the new studio experience is to empower developers by facilitating swift and simple integration of PayPal solutions. We recognize the challenges developers face when starting out, particularly with the lengthy process of integrating PayPal checkout solutions. Therefore, we emphasize the importance of rapid exploration and experimentation. Addressing the issue of difficult-to-use solutions, which often consume valuable time and divert attention from core development tasks, our aim is to enhance efficiency and user-friendliness. Additionally, we acknowledge the fragmented integration experiences of freelancers managing multiple tasks simultaneously, striving to provide a more holistic view and streamline workflow processes.

How did we do it?

The interactive integration experience offers a comprehensive solution, guiding users through every stage from initial discovery to a successful launch. It provides end-to-end integration guidance with step-by-step tutorials covering the entire process, including discovery, testing, and going live. The discovery process is streamlined to offer developers the most suitable PayPal integration option tailored to their specific business needs and use cases. Interactive integration guides further simplifying the process by breaking down complex integrations into clear, understandable steps. Additionally, seamless integration with popular third-party tools such as Github, Codespaces, and Postman collections enhances usability. With embedded sandbox and configuration capabilities directly within this new interactive integration guide, users can test and configure integrations without the need to switch between environments. Real-time API log views also offer valuable insights for troubleshooting purposes.

Streamlining Your Integration: Key Features of the New Interactive Experience

The interactive integration experience offers a comprehensive set of features designed to make your integration faster:

Tailored Integration for Your Needs: Step-by-step integration checklist with associated code panel and preferred programming language to guide the entire integration lifecycle, from discovery to testing and going live.
Interactive Buyer Journey Preview: Experience a real-time preview of the checkout flow from the buyer's perspective, including various supported payment methods. This allows you to visualize and test the user experience for yourself.
Embedded Sandbox and Configuration Capabilities: Test and configure Sandbox integrations directly within the integration experience without switching between dashboards.
Real-time API Insights: Gain valuable troubleshooting assistance with the Test Panel's API call log. This feature displays all API interactions in real-time in a sandbox environment, helping you identify and resolve any issues swiftly.
Customizable Integration Options: While not mandatory, we offer recommended additional features and use cases to enhance your integration and cater to specific scenarios within your project.
These features enable you to develop seamless and secure payment experiences for your users, ultimately leading to a smoother shopping experience for everyone involved.

Ready to Get Started?

Watch this video to get an overview and head over to the Checkout integration guide and experience the new interactive integration experience.

We're committed to continuously improving the integration experience based on your feedback. Let us know what you think – your input will help shape the future of integration!

Developer Updates - February Edition

Farshad — Fri, 01 Mar 2024 01:26:56 +0000

Recent updates

Integrating no-code Checkout

A game-changer for developers and merchants, enabling PayPal Checkout setup within minutes and providing a hosted solution for those without websites. Go live with the convenience of copy and paste functionality without any technical knowledge or coding required for a seamless integration

Upgrade to PayPal Complete Payments

If you have an older integration such as Payflow, Express Checkout, or Website Payments standard, you will want to upgrade to PayPal Complete Payments to get our latest payment features and innovations. This latest integration is our all-in-one solution for your payment needs and powers our best-in-class checkout experiences.

Helpful resources

Shift Left

‘Shift Left’ testing is a methodology in software development that involves moving testing activities to the earliest possible stage in the Software Development Lifecycle (SDLC). This contrasts with traditional models where testing follows development, aiming to improve quality and efficiency by identifying issues earlier.

PayPal Server-side SDKs

PayPal will be undergoing a transition regarding its server-side SDKs. This will include removing deprecated SDKs from our public GitHub presence, while concurrently gearing up to introduce new, innovative solutions. This article summarizes details on this shift, how developers can prepare for the transition, and the benefits of the new server-side SDKs.  

Community updates

Signup for no-code integrations

Attention, developers! Are you ready to revolutionize your workflow with No Code solutions? Sign up by reaching us at developer@paypal.com and we will feed you with the latest products and technology updates.

Developer Meetups

We organize global meetups to facilitate knowledge-sharing, networking, and connections between diverse talents and PayPal leaders. Register for our meetup in San Jose, California on March 27.

Stay connected

To get help with code or share feedback, visit our community page, or reach out to the communities below:

-Follow us on Twitter for updates and latest news.
-Reach out to us on GitHub.
-Get your questions answered on Stack Overflow.
-Subscribe to our YouTube channel for the latest how-to videos.
-Become a member in one of our meetup groups.
-Find more articles on Medium.

Developer Updates – January Edition

Farshad — Tue, 30 Jan 2024 01:39:51 +0000

Recent updates

Get ready for new PayPal features

On January 25th, PayPal announced several product innovations. Our goal: to empower developers to take advantage of these new features by first upgrading your integrations to PayPal's latest payment stack.

New Developer Community hub

We are thrilled to launch the new PayPal Developer Community, a platform designed to empower developers around the globe to learn, collaborate and build with PayPal.

Helpful resources

Developer’s guide to seamless transactions

This blog will focus on how PayPal APIs are essential to a developer’s toolkit. From unraveling the key benefits these APIs offer to exploring real-world examples illuminating their potential, we'll journey through best practices for seamless implementation.

PayPal USD for commerce

PayPal announced in 2023 the launch of PayPal USD (PYUSD), a U.S. dollar denominated stablecoin designed for payments. In this post, we will explore what PYUSD is, how it works as an ERC-20 token, and how it can be used in commerce.

The shift to Private

Community updates

Checkout our new community

Visit the PayPal Developer Community to stay in the loop with payment trends, get notified of events, meet fellow developers, and participate in programs to sharpen your skills. This community is dedicated to fostering learning and encouraging connections among developers.

Web3 Developer Meetup in New York

If you are a web3 product enthusiast we encourage you to participate in a collaborative discussion about the most coveted techniques and features of a stablecoin, which can support and aid future development work for the Web3 community. The event is free of charge and you can register here.

Stay connected

To get help with code or share feedback, visit our community page, or reach out to the communities below:

Embracing the Future: Get Ready for New PayPal Features

Farshad — Thu, 25 Jan 2024 17:32:57 +0000

Earlier today, PayPal revealed several product innovations set to revolutionize commerce, again. Our goal is to empower developers and merchants by boosting sales and reducing costs. The key is to enhance customer engagement and lifetime value at each stage of the shopping journey, ultimately leading to higher conversion rates in digital transactions:

Transforming checkout: Our password-less authentication and insights capability empowers merchants to craft personalized and meaningful experiences, driving customers to purchase. It also establishes an accelerated checkout process, sleeker design, and increased speed, enhancing the overall user experience. Fastlane by PayPal is designed to create a swift guest checkout flow and enhance conversion rates for guest checkouts.
AI-powered insights: Leverage the power of artificial intelligence with PayPal’s latest checkout solutions, designed to enhance conversion rates. These AI-powered tools offer security and convenience, analyzing vast amounts of data to optimize the checkout experience and predict customer preferences more accurately.
Personalized commerce: Utilizing PayPal's data insights to deliver the most relevant and rewarding shopping experience to the customer via PayPal channels and merchants.

As a developer, your expertise and active participation are key drivers in this significant transformation of online commerce. If you are not already on the latest stack, we strongly recommend upgrading your integrations to PayPal's latest payment stack, which includes JavaScript SDK (v5) and Orders v2 API. This will allow you to take advantage of the enhanced checkout experience and advanced AI capabilities. This is especially important for users with legacy integrations like Web Payments Standard, Express Checkout, and other NVP/SOAP solutions.

To ensure a smooth transition, PayPal is dedicated to offering comprehensive support, including detailed documentation, tools, and direct assistance for developers. You can expect a more robust support system that guides you through the process of transitioning in the coming weeks. This ensures you can fully capitalize on the advanced features and capabilities introduced by PayPal in 2024.

To learn more about these new innovations, watch the announcement from PayPal CEO Alex Chriss and visit PayPal.com to sign up for early access to new PayPal updates.

Welcome to the PayPal Developer Community

Farshad — Mon, 22 Jan 2024 20:51:12 +0000

At PayPal, we deeply understand that developers are the cornerstone of groundbreaking solutions. In recognition of this, we are thrilled to unveil the PayPal Developer Community – a dynamic hub designed to empower and streamline payment integrations for developers around the globe.

Our new developer experience is designed to be simple and easy to use. It features a more intuitive user interface, enhanced documentation, and a simple onboarding process. We upgraded our dashboard for better control and insight. We provide a range of resources to help you get started quickly with PayPal's payment solutions, including step-by-step tutorials, how-to videos, and helpful tips and insights.

Join the PayPal Developer Community to stay in the loop with payment trends, get notified of events, meet fellow developers, and participate in programs to sharpen your skills. This community, complemented by our Developer Documentation, is dedicated to fostering learning and encouraging connections among developers.

Blog: Your Source for Insight and Expertise

Our technical blog is a go-to resource packed with essential information, split into three easy-to-navigate categories:

News: Keep up with the latest in tech. We've got updates on new products, trends, and important industry news.
Technology: Get into the details of coding. This section is all about technical tips, coding tricks, and the best ways to tackle challenges.
Learning: Boost your skills with practical guides and case studies. Whether you're learning a new technique or refining your existing skills, this part of the blog has got you covered.

Events: Participate in Learning and Networking Opportunities

Check out the events calendar for the latest meetups, tech expos, and trade shows. It's a great chance to connect with top people in the industry, get hands-on in workshops, and meet fellow developers. Don’t miss out on these opportunities to learn and expand your network.

PayPal Champions: Celebrating Expertise and Engagement

Get to know the PayPal Champions - the standout members of our developer community. Check out their profiles to see what they've achieved, learn from their experiences, and find out how you can become a PayPal Champion too.

Videos: Simplifying Your PayPal Integration

Dive into the video library for easy-to-follow tutorials and handy tips. These videos are all about making your PayPal integration smoother and more efficient.

Developer Newsletter: Keep Up with the Latest

Stay in the loop by subscribing to the developer newsletter. You'll get regular updates on new features, tools, and resources, right in your inbox.

Support: We’re Here to Help

Our support page has it all – FAQs, articles, and a community forum for answers and solutions.

Explore the PayPal Developer Community today. Dive into a world of resources, learning, and connections to enhance your development skills with everything technical at PayPal.

Developer Updates - December Edition

Farshad — Wed, 20 Dec 2023 01:50:54 +0000

Our goal is to empower developers and we've undertaken initiatives in the past year to equip you with the essential tools and resources, streamlining your integration journey and enabling success in your projects.

This edition provides key highlights of the year.

Recent updates

OpenAPI specifications

We announced the public release of PayPal APIs in OpenAPI 3.0 format. Transitioning to OpenAPI facilitates easier adoption, enables interoperability, automates client code generation, and unlocks seamless integration with existing tools currently used in the industry.

Postman Flows

This release brings a visual workflow executed directly from Postman workflows, offering a streamlined and visual representation of the API workflow. The result? Faster integration times and Time-to-First API Call (TTFC) of less than 1 minute.

VS Code Extensions

Meet the PayPal VS Code Extension—an open-source tool developers can use to integrate with PayPal within the Visual Studio Code Editor. This tool accelerates coding tasks, simplifies integration with tailored code snippets, and enhances the overall developer experience.

GitHub Codespaces with PayPal Checkout

The integration of GitHub Codespaces with PayPal Checkout solutions marks a significant advancement in empowering developers with enhanced tooling capabilities. This integration allows developers to swiftly launch a pre-configured environment from a web browser in less than 2 minutes.

Helpful resources

Low-code/no-code tool

Check out the Integration Builder, your go-to low-code engagement and discovery tool with comprehensive checkout capabilities simplifying the exploration of PayPal’s checkout options. You can explore both the Standard and Advanced checkout options with real code examples covering everything from the frontend to the backend in different languages.

New video library

Introduced our brand-new video library on the developer portal, purpose-built to accelerate developer learning journey with PayPal products and features.

Community updates

Developer Meetups

We took our developer meetups global by hosting events in Berlin, London and Paris. We closed out the year with our 5th San Jose meetup event in December.

PayPal Champions

We introduced PayPal Champions, a global program dedicated to celebrating and rewarding external PayPal experts and advocates. Developers and advocates play a crucial role in shaping our products and tools and helping us evolve as a developer-focused company.

Stay connected

To get help with code or share feedback, send us an email at developer@paypal.com, reach out on dev.to or the communities below.

Developer Updates – November Edition

Farshad — Thu, 30 Nov 2023 21:11:55 +0000

Recent updates

PayPal VS Code Extensions

GitHub Codespaces with PayPal Checkout

Introducing PayPal's Postman Flows

Vault APIs in Postman

We also released Vault APIs in the Postman experiences. This expands PayPal’s Public Postman Collections, making it simpler than ever to discover, and invoke Vault APIs.

Helpful resources

Recurring payments with Apple Pay using PayPal

Explore recurring payments using PayPal and Apple Pay, showing how using it can streamline transactions and benefits end users.

PayPal’s Button components

PayPal’s Standard Checkout allows for seamless integration of Payment Buttons component into your e-commerce app, granting you the power to accept online payments. This guide shows how to add Standard Checkout to a simple shopping app, built with HTML and NodeJS.

API-first approach

Application programming interfaces (APIs) have evolved over the past two decades, moving from simple intermediaries allowing data sharing between systems to the backbone of modern software and business operations. In this post, we explore why prioritizing APIs has emerged as a dominant trend in software development.

Community updates

Developer Meetup in San Jose CA

Jingle all the code! Join us on December 12th for a tech-tastic event. Unwrap topics like GitHub Codespaces, Postman Flows, VS Code Extension and more! Sign up here.

Fireside with Christina Monti

Ever wondered about the role of empathy in DevRel? PayPal’s Christina dives deep into why empathy is crucial in empowering developers and creating meaningful projects. Tune in for valuable insights and career advice in this podcast with Voxgig!

Payments on Android

PayPal developers had a live session with Google’s Domi and Jose, as they talked to Sarah Koop and Cory Becker about collecting payments on Android with Google Pay and PayPal Braintree.

Stay connected

To get help with code or share feedback, send us an email at developer@paypal.com, reach out on dev.to or the communities below.

Developer Updates – October Edition

Farshad — Fri, 27 Oct 2023 23:12:07 +0000

Recent updates

PayPal with GitHub Codespaces

PayPal is making integration a breeze with the GitHub Codespaces. Simplify configuration, tackle security complexities, and reduce maintenance hassle. Read the blog to learn more!

Introducing PayPal Champions

We're thrilled to introduce PayPal Champions, a global program dedicated to celebrating and rewarding external PayPal experts and advocates. Join us in recognizing those who contribute to the PayPal community's growth and success. Developers and advocates play a crucial role in shaping our products and tools and helping us evolve as a developer-focused company.

New video library

Introducing our brand-new video library page, now live on the developer portal! Uncover a treasure trove of invaluable resources, purpose-built to accelerate your learning journey with PayPal products and features.

Low-code/no-code tool

Helpful resources

How to integrate Apply Pay

Unlock the secrets of flawless payment integration! Dive into our newest video and let us guide you through the process of incorporating Apple Pay alongside PayPal's alternative payment methods.

Integrate PayPal into Adobe Commerce and Magento OS

Uncover the detailed walkthrough for integrating PayPal payments and advanced card processing seamlessly within Adobe Commerce and Magento OS. Dive into this informative video tutorial hosted by our very own expert, Raul Uriarte, Jr.

Pragmatic API governance

Wondering how to up your #API game? Swapnil Sapar, Principal Engineer at #PayPal, shares his insights on assessing API health and quality. Discover how to establish robust API governance and accountability.

Accept eCommerce payments easily with PayPal

PayPal’s Standard Checkout allows for seamless integration of PayPal’s Payment Buttons component into your e-commerce app, granting you the power to accept online payments. In this guide, Arit will show how to add Standard Checkout to a simple shopping app, built with HTML and NodeJS.

Community updates

Developer Meetups in Europe

Join us this November in Berlin, London, and Paris for a captivating series of in-person meetups. Discover the latest innovations driving PayPal's commitment to enhancing the developer experience. Dive into topics such as payment integration solutions, the world of crypto, AI-powered support, and explore our recent technical documentation and tool updates. Register for your city's event now!

Build with OpenAI

One of our Developer Advocates, Patricio Vargas, who was recently in Dominican Republic talked about AI and showcased how to build a simple chatbot using the OpenAI SDK. This sample app shows how to build and customize a chatbot using OpenAI APIs and SDK. In this we also make use of DALLE for the generation of AI image to be used as avatars in the chat.

Startup spotlight

PayPal remains committed to propelling the growth of startups and empowering emerging businesses with innovative solutions to help merchants thrive in today's complex global economy. Learn about Radix and explore their product offerings.

Stay connected

To get help with code or share feedback, send us an email at developer@paypal.com, reach out on dev.to or the communities below.

Why You Should Attend PayPal’s Developer Meetup at Money20/20

Farshad — Fri, 06 Oct 2023 18:23:38 +0000

The world of technology is constantly evolving, and developers are at the forefront of this dynamic landscape. Staying updated on the latest trends, tools, and innovations is not just a choice but a necessity for those in the tech industry. That’s why PayPal’s Developer Meetup at Money20/20 in Las Vegas this October should be on every developer’s radar. In this blog, we’ll delve into why developers should care about and attend this event. The event will be on October 23 at Meeting Room 2404 in the Venetian from 4–6 p.m. PST.

Connect with PayPal’s Leadership

Ever wished you could pick the brains of industry leaders and visionaries? At Money20/20, you can. PayPal executives will be available at the event to offer unique perspectives on PayPal’s vision, strategies, and the direction the company is heading in the ever-evolving fintech landscape. Additionally, technical leaders will be available to discuss a variety of integrations and answer any questions you might have.

Learn about PayPal Complete Payments

PayPal’s vision is to empower developers with cutting-edge experiences for effortless integration into the PayPal complete payments (PPCP) platform which unifies PayPal Checkout and card processing into one seamless integration. For small business customers, it is a comprehensive ‘one-stop-shop’ online payment processor, offering a wide array of online payment products and features. In practical terms, this means that developers and system integrators can seamlessly tailor their Checkout experience using a single JS SDK bundle, requiring only minor adjustments to match their customer requirements.

PayPal stands out as a globally accepted, trusted brand and when it comes to online payments, trust matters. Whether you’re a startup, freelancer, small business, or a developer agency, PayPal provides a seamless integration and payment experience that can be relied on.

At the event, you’ll learn about PPCP, and explore integrations that cover everything from major credit and debit cards to local payment methods, Venmo, and Pay Later. Understanding the intricacies of PPCP is not just an advantage; it’s a necessity for anyone navigating the modern financial landscape.

Get Introduced to PayPal Stablecoin (PYUSD)

Stablecoins are helping to redefine how we view and use digital currencies. PayPal is at the forefront of this revolution with the introduction of PayPal USD (PYUSD), PayPal’s US-dollar denominated stablecoin designed to contribute to the opportunity stablecoins offer for payments. As the only stablecoin supported within the PayPal network, PayPal USD leverages PayPal’s decades-long experience in payments at scale, combined with the speed, cost and programmability of blockchain protocols. Attend the meetup to learn about this stablecoin, designed for buying, selling, holding, and transferring within PayPal’s digital wallet and web. Get a sneak peek into the future of digital finance as PayPal continues to push boundaries and expand its offerings.

Learn About Next Gen Experiences Powered by AI

The power of artificial intelligence (AI) is reshaping our lives. AI has the power to enhance checkout experiences while increasing conversions and providing customers with offers they’re interested in, enticing them to become loyal shoppers. PayPal will share more about how AI will aid your customers with product discovery and checkout speed, while enabling a stickier customer experience. Stay informed about the cutting-edge advancements that are shaping the future of fintech.

Discover PayPal’s Developer Program

For developers, this intimate opportunity to meet PayPal’s Developer Relations team and learn about PayPal’s various developer initiatives will provide a wealth of knowledge and information. PayPal recently launched the Champions program, an ambassador program that recognizes the exceptional community members who help fuel our progress. A PayPal Developer Champion who crafts payment solutions using PayPal day in, and day out will be present. His first-hand knowledge and expertise can provide insights as to how PayPal can truly provide you with a competitive advantage from a developer perspective.

At this meetup, direct engagement opens opportunities to ask questions, share feedback, and explore how PayPal can support your development journey. It’s a chance to ask questions and shape the developer experience.

Summary

Money20/20 in Las Vegas this October is more than just an event; it’s a gateway to learning the latest from PayPal. PayPal’s exclusive meetup is your chance to connect with industry leaders, grasp the latest innovations, and explore the uncharted territories of digital finance. Mark your calendar and join us by registering here.

PayPal Streamlines Checkout Integration Workflows with GitHub Codespaces

Nikema — Mon, 02 Oct 2023 22:57:47 +0000

In the fast-paced digital payment world, seamless integration is essential for developers aiming to embed PayPal into their applications. This is particularly important when integrating with payment gateways, like PayPal, which are pivotal in ensuring successful and secure transactions.

Traditional challenges in local integration environments involve time-intensive configuration, potential issues due to environment disparities, security complexities with sensitive data, and the burden of continuous maintenance to adapt to changing needs. To streamline the integration process for developers and address these challenges, PayPal has introduced an innovative feature to our integration guides — the “Open in Codespaces” button. This addition offers developers the ability to edit and run our sample applications in GitHub Codespaces.

How GitHub Codespaces will improve the PayPal developer experience:

By leveraging GitHub Codespaces, we aim to make integrations smoother, faster, and more accessible for PayPal developers. Here are some benefits of using GitHub Codespaces as your development environment to explore our sample applications:

Simplified Onboarding and Setup

With GitHub Codespaces, developers can now instantly access and run a sample application with just their PayPal Sandbox application credentials and a few clicks. The entire development environment is pre-configured, reducing setup time and allowing developers to dive right into the integration process.

Enhanced Collaboration

When you click the “Open in Codespaces” button, you’ll gain immediate access to a PayPal sample application repository in a cloud-based coding environment. GitHub Codespaces allows developers from around the world to collaborate, share ideas, and edit code with others using the Visual Studio Live Share extension.

Risk-Free Experimentation

GitHub Codespaces offers a safe environment to experiment with PayPal’s sample integrations. By creating separate branches, you can test new ideas, explore different features, and experiment without the fear of breaking existing code. This risk-free space encourages creativity and enables developers to confidently develop innovative solutions.

Standardized Development Environment

GitHub Codespaces ensures a consistent and standardized development environment for all PayPal developers. The “Open in Codespaces” button provides access to the GitHub Codespaces environment in just a few clicks, ensuring that every developer works in the same environment, reducing potential compatibility issues, and creating a smoother integration process.

Try out the “Open in Codespaces” Button

To see this new feature in action, navigate to the Standard Checkout, Advanced Checkout, Google Pay, or Apple Pay integration guide, then click the “Open in Codespaces” button in the “Know before you code” section. You can then create a new Codespace using a PayPal REST API application client ID and client secret. You can find these credentials by logging into the PayPal developer dashboard and clicking Apps & Credentials from the navigation menu.

Learn about how to use GitHub Codespaces in the PayPal developer documentation.

Watch this video on how to set up a Codespaces environment.

Conclusion

The “Open in Codespaces” button is an exciting addition to the PayPal developer documentation, transforming the way developers integrate our payment services into their applications. This new feature is a testament to PayPal’s dedication to creating a vibrant developer community, where developers can easily explore and integrate PayPal’s services to meet the evolving needs of the digital economy.

PayPal Developer Community

The PayPal Developer Community aims to be a valuable resource hub, support system, and knowledge-sharing source that empowers developers to build and enhance their applications with PayPal’s payment capabilities.

Website: developer.paypal.com

Twitter: @paypaldev

GitHub: @paypaldev

Developer Updates – September Edition

Farshad — Thu, 28 Sep 2023 00:20:15 +0000

Recent updates

Checkout Integration Workflows with GitHub Codespaces

GitHub Codespaces with PayPal solutions allows for seamless integrated, cloud-based development environment designed to empower you at every step of your journey. With instant setup, consistent environments, built-in security, Codespaces is your key to faster time to market. Simplify your integration process with PayPal. Watch this video.

Introducing PayPal’s OpenAPI Specifications

We are excited to announce the public release of PayPal APIs in OpenAPI 3.0 format. Transitioning to OpenAPI facilitates easier adoption, enables interoperability, automates client code generation, and unlocks seamless integration with existing tools currently used in the industry. Check out our APIs on GitHub.

Helpful resources

Testing Apple Pay with PayPal

A quick dev tools repo for testing step-by-step Apple Pay using PayPal's hosted fields. Check if your credentials are set up right with a quick test. Download it to your domain or use the shared repo and add it to your sandbox account.

Integrate PayPal Express with Magento

Integrating PayPal Express into Magento is a relatively straightforward process. PayPal Express Checkout is a popular payment gateway that allows customers to make purchases using their PayPal account or credit/debit cards without leaving your Magento store. Learn how to integrate PayPal Express into Magento in this video.

Community updates

Let’s connect at Money20/20 Meetup

PayPal Developer is going to be at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas on October 23rd. Join us for an exclusive event tailored to developers, where innovation meets opportunity. From meeting our leadership and technical experts to exploring our all-encompassing payment platform, and the introduction of PYUSD stablecoin, this event promises to be insightful. Be inspired by the wisdom of seasoned developers who harness PayPal's solutions daily. It's an event where innovation meets education, and it's all waiting for you! To register follow us on our channels to get the latest updates or contact us at developer@paypal.com.

Developer Meetup in Berlin!

We are hosting a developer meetup on November 7th in Berlin, Germany. Join us in person as you’ll hear about payment solutions, new use cases, code samples, best practices, and connect with local developers. To learn more about the agenda and register for the event, go to this page.

Introducing PayPal Champions

We are thrilled to launch PayPal Champions, an ambassador program that recognizes the exceptional community members who fuel our progress. Developers and advocates play a crucial role in shaping our product and tools and products, helping us evolve as a company.

Learn what makes a good PayPal Champion by visiting our page.

Stay connected

To get help with code or share feedback, send us an email at developer@paypal.com, reach out on dev.to or the communities below.