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We do not have to do crazy stuff to get access to a server!
In our case, we use Glitch, a free cloud-based coding platform, to deploy a Node.js and Express backend that handles HTTP requests. This backend receives requests from our iOS app, processes payment intents with Stripe, and returns the necessary client secret to complete transactions.
Click on the link below to get started:
If you are new to Glitch, Sign up on the top right corner and log in with your google account.
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Then click on “New project” and select “glitch-hello-node”:
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You will reach the dashboard that looks like this:
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Next step, go to package.json file and add the following packages:
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On the left hand menu of your dashboard, you can see the given files.
Go to “package.json” file and click on “add package”
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In the search bar, search for “express” or other packages you want to add. Once you click on it, the package will automatically be added.
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