Creating a Stripe Payments Test Account

November 7, 2012
This entry is part 2 of 8 in the series Processing Payments with Stripe

When you go to use any payment system for the first time on a project, you’ll need to create a test account. As with almost every step of the process, Stripe again makes this ridiculously easy. In this post I’ll explain how to create a test account in Stripe, and how that process is different than the other payment systems I’ve worked with, in a couple of ways. If you’re not currently planning on using Stripe, you may want to read my first post in this series, which explains how Stripe works and what its pros and cons are.

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“The Yii Book” Now Available

October 31, 2012

I am very happy to say that, after much delay, “The Yii Book: Developing Web Applications Using the Yii PHP Framework”, is now available for sale. The book has its own home at yii.larryullman.com.

Everything you need to know should be on those pages, but the most important information is probably:

  • The book is currently in version 0.2, which includes the Introduction and Part 1 (four chapters)
  • The book is available in PDF, epub, and mobi formats.
  • You can pay using Mastercard, Visa, American Express, Discover, JCB, and Diners Club. (I’ll try to get PayPal integrated soon.)
  • I’m going to be continuing to write the book from now until it’s complete, probably in February 2013. I’ll be publishing updates every 2-3 chapters or so. This is my main priority, and with most of the logistics worked out, progress should go faster.
  • Whenever you buy the book, you’ll continue to be able to get free updates as they are released, including a revision for Yii version 2.
  • The minimum price is $20.00, but you can pay anything you want more than that.

I had a “soft opening” yesterday in order to catch bugs (and I did; lousy bugs). I’m happy to say that 23 orders came since yesterday afternoon, averaging $35.39! My thanks to everyone for their interest in the book and to those that have already ordered.

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Status Updates on “The Yii Book” and Other Things

October 25, 2012

If you know me at all, you know I’m pretty much behind schedule all the time, especially on books. Many people are eagerly awaiting my forthcoming, self-published “The Yii Book” (and thanks!), so here’s a quick update…

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What Is Larry Thinking #62 => Writing and Publishing, Part 1

October 22, 2012

In this edition…

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Beginner’s Guide to Responsive Web Design

October 19, 2012

The Treehouse Blog published a good introduction to responsive Web design a couple months back, titled Beginner’s Guide to Responsive Web Design. If you’re not yet familiar with the concept of responsive Web design, this is an excellent introduction, providing both the how’s and the why’s.

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