Writing a Payment Module

[d0mokun]

Hi all,

 

Just wondering if there are any posts or resources offering help for writing a Payments Module from scratch?

 

Regards

Dan.

[Chris Dunning]

I would suggest starting with either a very simple payment module (such as the check/money order module) or something that is similar to what you're trying to do. If you're building a module to connect with a new payment processor, for example, you could start with the authorize.net module. Starting with an existing module shows you the framework that you need to have and should give you an idea of what all of the functions do.

[d0mokun]

I would suggest starting with either a very simple payment module (such as the check/money order module) or something that is similar to what you're trying to do. If you're building a module to connect with a new payment processor, for example, you could start with the authorize.net module. Starting with an existing module shows you the framework that you need to have and should give you an idea of what all of the functions do.

 

Hi Chris,

 

Thanks for your reply! I shall take a look now.

 

My problem is proving incredibly difficult to solve to me; I'm no hardcore php expert. The processor that my client wishes to use is 'Buy-Line', which appears to process things server-side rather than on a buy-line server. It's all very confusing and to be honest i've no idea what to do!

 

Thanks & regards

Dan.

[cloove]

hi there!

 

i am also interested to write some new payment and it should be only textual options of payments. So people are able to choose what payment they will use and after that e-mail with their chosen option will be sent to the owner of the shop.

any contribution???please help

[dynamoeffects]

Hi Chris,

 

Thanks for your reply! I shall take a look now.

 

My problem is proving incredibly difficult to solve to me; I'm no hardcore php expert. The processor that my client wishes to use is 'Buy-Line', which appears to process things server-side rather than on a buy-line server. It's all very confusing and to be honest i've no idea what to do!

 

Thanks & regards

Dan.

 

I've written a payment and shipping module and both times I started out with an existing module like BlueNote said. There is no documentation, you just have to figure out where each function gets called and what needs to be done within that function at that point in the checkout process. Usually the processor has an example script that you can work from and tear apart.

 

But if your PHP knowledge is limited and since this is for a (hopefully) paying client, you should farm it out. Payment modules are probably the most complex addons you can create for OSC.

 

One option is to find another processor that charges the same or less AND has a well-supported OSC module and tell your client that you'll eat the setup charge if they'll move to that. You'll save yourself a ton of time and money.