Inspiration
I have forgotten my wallet multiple times while going to the store. I just thought this could be like the new credit card chip, if it was secure at all.
What it does
You register your license and paypal account, and then it automatically charges you once the need arises.
How I built it
I used a NodeJS server to host most of the code. The server also was a basic express server, that served up a couple front end components. The server interacted with the database, and multiple APIs to allow the program to run smoother.
Challenges I ran into
Using foreign APIs is very difficult sometimes. The Paypal API was awful to use especially for someone who does not understand half of the terms that they use. I also had a lot of trouble with oauth but I figured it out in the end. Sending images back and forth was also kind of difficult.
Accomplishments that I'm proud of
I learned how to send and receive images using HTTP requests. I also am kind of proud of learning how to use the Paypal API in such a short time period.
What I learned
Working alone sucks.
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