Adding PayPal Payments

This tutorial covers setting up PayPal sandbox accounts, securely storing client IDs in the backend, and integrating the PayPal SDK into a web application. It explains how to dynamically add the PayPal script, handle payment success, and implement the PayPal Button using React. The video also demonstrates managing state updates and ensuring secure transactions.

What is the purpose of creating sandbox accounts in PayPal?

• To test transactions with real money

• To simulate transactions without using real money

• To access PayPal's live environment

• To create multiple business accounts

Where should the PayPal client ID be stored for security reasons?

• In the frontend code

• In a public GitHub repository

• In the browser's local storage

• In the backend environment variables

What is the purpose of the route created in the backend for PayPal integration?

• To fetch the PayPal client ID

• To store user payment information

• To display PayPal transaction history

• To manage PayPal account settings

Which JavaScript library is used to make HTTP requests to fetch the PayPal client ID?

• XMLHttpRequest

• jQuery

• Fetch API

• Axios

What is the role of the PayPal SDK script in the integration process?

• To handle user authentication

• To provide PayPal payment buttons and functionality

• To manage PayPal account settings

• To store transaction data

Which React component is used to integrate PayPal buttons?

• ReactPayPal

• PayPalIntegration

• PayPalButtonV2

• PayPalComponent

What should be done after a successful payment to update the order status?

• Redirect the user to the homepage

• Send an email confirmation to the user

• Dispatch an action to update the order status

• Log the payment details in the console

What is the purpose of the 'onSuccess' handler in the PayPal button integration?

• To redirect to the payment page

• To display a success message

• To handle successful payment transactions

• To log the user out after payment

How can you verify that the PayPal payment process is working correctly in the sandbox environment?

• By checking the live PayPal account balance

• By reviewing the console logs for payment results

• By receiving a confirmation email from PayPal

• By observing changes in the frontend UI

What information is typically included in the payment result from PayPal?

• User's full name and address

• Transaction ID, status, and payer email

• Credit card number and expiration date

• PayPal account password