React Stripe NPM

React Stripe NPM is a library that enables developers to easily integrate payments within their React applications using Stripe. Stripe is a payment platform that allows businesses to receive payments from customers via credit or debit cards, bank transfers, or other online payment methods.

Installation

To install React Stripe NPM, run the following command:

npm install react-stripe-elements --save

This will install the React Stripe Elements module and add it to your project's dependencies.

Integration

To integrate React Stripe NPM into your React application, you'll first need to import the StripeProvider component from the library:

import { StripeProvider } from 'react-stripe-elements';

You'll also need to provide your Stripe API key as a prop to the StripeProvider component:

<StripeProvider apiKey="your-stripe-api-key">
  <YourCheckoutForm />
</StripeProvider>

Next, you'll need to create a form component that will handle the payment request. This component should use the injectStripe higher-order component to inject the stripe prop into the component:

import { CardElement, injectStripe } from 'react-stripe-elements';

class YourCheckoutForm extends React.Component {
  handleSubmit = async (e) => {
    e.preventDefault();
    const { stripe } = this.props;
    const { token } = await stripe.createToken({ name: 'Name' });
    console.log(token);
  }

  render() {
    return (
      <form onSubmit={this.handleSubmit}>
        <CardElement />
        <button>Submit</button>
      </form>
    );
  }
}

export default injectStripe(YourCheckoutForm);

The CardElement component is used to render the credit or debit card input form, and the createToken method from the stripe prop is used to create a token that represents the card details.

Finally, you'll need to handle the token on your server and complete the payment process.

Conclusion

React Stripe NPM is a powerful library that simplifies the process of integrating payments into your React applications using Stripe. With just a few lines of code, you can create a secure and reliable payment system that allows your customers to purchase your products or services with ease.