Best of Stripe — August 2024

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   Video

   YouTube·2y

   Build a Full Stack React Native App with Payments | PostgreSQL, TypeScript, Stripe, Tailwind

   The post describes a comprehensive course on building a full-stack mobile app using React Native. Highlights include creating an Uber clone with 15 screens and advanced features like Expo router, global state management with Zustan, Expo Location, PostgreSQL database, email authentication with Clerk, and Stripe payments. The course aims to teach a wide range of essential mobile app development skills including splash screens, custom tabs, navigation models, Google Maps integration, and responsive design across devices. It also introduces useful development tools like WebStorm for enhanced productivity.

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   Article

   Hacker News·2y

   Stripe Data vs Open‐Source Alternatives: a MRR example

   Stripe's API lacks straightforward methods for calculating MRR and necessitates the use of additional costly tools like Stripe Sigma and Stripe Data Pipeline. These tools are ideal for large companies with substantial transactions but it's impractical for smaller transactions due to high costs. Open-source alternatives, such as Lago, provide more flexibility and control over financial data, avoiding dependence on expensive third-party solutions.

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   Article

   Stripe·2y

   Workbench: A new way to debug, monitor, and grow your Stripe integration

   Stripe has introduced Workbench, a new tool for developers to debug, monitor, and grow their Stripe integrations. Workbench aims to keep developers in a flow state by providing in-Dashboard tools for debugging and monitoring without switching tabs. Key features include an Inspector for detailed object views, Shell for command-line interactions, and a comprehensive monitoring and error management system. Workbench is available for all new users by default and can be enabled from the Developer settings in the Dashboard.

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