Project Name

Mpesa Daraja APIS Intergration

Description

This project is a web application that facilitates online payments using the Safaricom Daraja API. It allows users to initiate payments by providing an amount and a phone number.

Installation

To install and run this project locally, follow these steps:

Clone the repository: git clone https://github.com/your-username/your-project.git
Navigate to the project directory: frontend: cd Frontend backend: cd Backend
Install dependencies: npm install
Start the backend server: npm start
Start the frontend application: npm run dev

Usage

Once the project is set up, open a web browser and go to http://localhost:5173 to access the application. Enter the desired amount and phone number, then click the "Initiate Payment" button to start the payment process.

Backend Setup

The backend of this project is built with Node.js and Express. It handles payment initiation through the Safaricom Daraja API.

Backend Dependencies

Express
Axios
dotenv
cors

Environment Variables

Create a .env file in the root directory and add the following variables:

Frontend Setup

The frontend of this project is built with React. It provides the user interface for initiating payments.

Frontend Dependencies

React
Axios

Endpoints

`/api/initiatePayment`

Method: POST
Description: Initiates a payment process
Request Body: JSON object containing amount and phoneNumber
Response: Success or error message

Contributing

Contributions to this project are welcome. If you have suggestions for improvements or find any issues, please open an issue or submit a pull request.

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