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A quick Question for experianced php programers
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2002 6:17 pm
by Hippys - Inc
Ok here goes:
I run a small buisiness and i was just wondering is it possible to design an entire shopping cart in php with full credit card transactions? so i dont have to mess about with 3rd parties + if i went to rent a coder how much whould i be excpected to pay for a programmer to design it for me?
Im only asking here because you guys seem nice and its a bit scary over there at rent a coder
Thanks
I appologize if you dont know what im talking about i get that alot.
Posted: Sat Apr 20, 2002 10:49 pm
by jason
Yes, you could do it all in PHP. In fact, I have personally done CC transactions with PHP, and its not very difficult (once you know what you are doing, of course).
But yes, you can do that. In truth, it all also depends on who is going to be doing the processing. Most processors have an API you contact and use, however, some require the use of a certain technology, most often proprietary.
But yes, what you are asking is very much possible.
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2002 8:54 am
by Hippys - Inc
Thanks for your reply:
But can you explain your second paragraph im a business man not a programmer sorry for the inconvenience
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2002 10:07 am
by jason
API: Application Program;s Interface
Basically, it is a set of rules defined so that a programmer can use the system without actually knowing how the system works.
You want to avoid any setup that essentially locks you into something. If a company says that you "HAVE" to use X technology, like you can only use Java, or CF, you would do best to look elsewhere.
Being locked into one technology is not good.
Don't confuse that with a company that uses CF, but allows you to use whatever you want. For example, the processor we use essentially allows you to use whatever technology you want, PHP, Perl, ASP, CF, Java. Whatever you want, as long as you use their API (which is a given in all cases).
been there...
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2002 12:50 pm
by romeo
I'll be honest with ya, I have been in the same situation hippy.. outsource, use an outside host who hasta worry about the security and making it work... then with your basic knowldge can mold it...
I used MCART & AIT who own their own payment gateway... makes it easy
Miva is another good set up
Posted: Sun Apr 21, 2002 3:22 pm
by hex
Got some URLs for some info on them romeo?
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2002 7:52 am
by Phirus
Posted: Mon Apr 22, 2002 9:00 am
by jason
Also, for shopping cart systems, look at:
http://www.oscommerce.com/
yo hex
Posted: Tue Apr 23, 2002 2:15 pm
by romeo
mcart.com
hostik.com
miva.com