Function calling to fill in the gaps in data
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Spring AI and Challenges with Function Calling

Spring AI boosts developer’s productivity by providing seamless integration with a variety of AI models. This post explores enriching the generic model with additional data coming from custom functions. This technique known as function calling allows to elegantly tap into a variety of external data sources. However, it comes with its own challenges and considerations.

Smart retries with Stripe
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Implementing Smart Retries with Stripe

Network and connection issues can occur for various reasons, such as timeouts or intermittent server availability. Automatic recovery from network issues plays an important role when integrating with any API. When dealing with financial transactions, it’s vital to handle network issues and other errors gracefully. Stripe recommends implementing smart retry logic, especially for payment declines. In this blog post we’ll build reliable retries with exponential backoff and look at how to prevent charging a customer more than once.

Stripe exception handling
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Recovering from Failures when Handling Payments with Stripe

In our previous post we explored webhooks as a reliable means to promptly respond to customer activities, such as checkouts, successful payments or failed transactions. Yet, in practice, we often deal with a variety of unforeseen errors that can present a threat to daily operations of an e-commerce platform. To mitigate service disruptions, it’s crucial to understand how Stripe communicates issues. In this post, we explore common Stripe exceptions and learn about managing network and connection issues.

Stripe webhooks
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Checking Payment Status in Stripe with Webhooks

Getting timely updates about payments is crucial for maintaining smooth operational flows. Especially for businesses that rely heavily on e-commerce or offer subscription-based services. Stripe provides a robust solution for this through the use of webhooks, allowing for real-time notifications on various payment events. This blog post aims to shed light on how to automate and instantly reflect payment status changes. By understanding and implementing webhooks, developers and business owners can ensure their systems are more responsive in handling financial transactions online.

Checkout with Stripe Java SDK
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Building a Basic Payment System Using Stripe API

In today’s digital era, offering seamless payment options is crucial for the success of online businesses. Stripe stands out as a comprehensive and flexible solution to accept payments online. This post will guide you step-by-step on how to create a simple and automated payment system using Stripe, ensuring a smooth checkout process for your customers.