WhatsPay

A WhatsApp payment integration plugin enabling secure transactions via PayPal and MPesa.

Overview

WhatsPay is a payment plugin for WhatsApp that allows users to make secure payments directly through the WhatsApp platform, supporting both PayPal and MPesa payment systems.

Project Setup and Technologies:

• Frontend: React Native for Android and iOS apps, React.js for the web version.
• Backend: Node.js with Express.js framework.
• Database: MongoDB for user data and transactions.
• Payment Gateways: Integration with PayPal and MPesa APIs.
• Authentication: OAuth for PayPal, MPesa API for authentication.
• Encryption: Utilize WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption.

Features:

• User authentication with WhatsApp, PayPal, and MPesa.
• Payment processing and transactions.
• Catalog browsing and purchasing.
• Secure data handling and encryption.
• Multi-platform support (Android, iOS, Web).

Key Features

• Seamless WhatsApp Integration

  • Direct integration with WhatsApp Business API
  • Native messaging interface
  • Real-time payment notifications

• Dual Payment Gateway Support

  • PayPal integration for global payments
  • MPesa integration for mobile money transfers
  • Automatic currency conversion

• Multi-Platform Compatibility

  • Native Android and iOS apps
  • Responsive web interface
  • Cross-platform synchronization

• Secure Transaction Processing

  • End-to-end encryption
  • Secure payment tokenization
  • Fraud detection and prevention

• Product Catalog Management

  • Digital product listings
  • Inventory tracking
  • Price management
  • Category organization

• Real-time Transaction History

  • Detailed payment records
  • Transaction status tracking
  • Exportable reports
  • Payment analytics

Implementation Roadmap

1. Project Infrastructure
   • Repository setup & project initialization
     • Git repository configuration
     • Project structure setup
     • Dependencies management
   • Frontend & backend environment configuration
     • Development environment setup
     • Testing environment setup
     • Staging environment setup
   • Development workflow setup (CI/CD)
     • Continuous integration pipeline
     • Automated testing
     • Deployment automation

Step-by-Step Breakdown

1. Set Up Project Structure

   • Create a new repository and initialize the project.
   • Set up the frontend using React Native and React.js.
   • Set up the backend using Node.js and Express.js.

2. Frontend Development

   React Native App:

   and create a new project.

   • Create screens for login, catalog browsing, product details, and payment.
   • Integrate with WhatsApp API for user authentication.
   • Integrate PayPal and MPesa SDKs for payment processing.

   React.js Web App:

   • Create a new React project.
   • Create components for login, catalog browsing, product details, and payment.
   • Integrate with WhatsApp Web API for user authentication.
   • Integrate PayPal and MPesa SDKs for payment processing.

3. Backend Development

   Node.js Server:

   • Set up an Express.js server.
   • Create endpoints for user authentication, payment processing, and catalog management.
   • Integrate with PayPal and MPesa APIs for transactions.
   • Use MongoDB to store user data and transaction history.
   • Implement security measures to utilize WhatsApp's end-to-end encryption.

4. Authentication

   WhatsApp Authentication:

   • Use WhatsApp Business API to authenticate users.

   PayPal Authentication:

   • Implement OAuth2 for authenticating users with their PayPal accounts.

   MPesa Authentication:

   • Use MPesa API for authenticating users with their MPesa accounts.

5. Payment Processing

   PayPal Integration:

   • Use PayPal REST API to handle payments and transactions.

   MPesa Integration:

   • Use MPesa API to handle payments and transactions.

6. Deployment

   • Deploy the backend on a cloud service like AWS, Google Cloud, or Heroku.
   • Publish the React Native app on Google Play Store and Apple App Store.
   • Deploy the React.js web app on a platform like Vercel or Netlify.

Getting Started

Prerequisites

• Node.js (v14 or higher)
• MongoDB
• WhatsApp Business API access
• PayPal Developer Account
• MPesa API credentials

Installation

[Coming soon]

Configuration

[Coming soon]

Contributing

We welcome contributions to WhatsPay! Please read our contributing guidelines before submitting pull requests.

[Coming soon]

License

This project is licensed under the MIT License - see the LICENSE file for details.

[Coming soon]