bluehike19/React-Nodejs_Mpesa_Daraja_Intergration

# Project Name Mpesa Daraja APIS Intergration ## Description This project is a web application that facilitates online payments using the Safaricom Daraja API. It allows users to initiate payments by providing an amount and a phone number. ## Installation To install and run this project locally, follow these steps: 1. Clone the repository: `git clone github.com` 2. Navigate to the project directory: frontend: `cd Frontend` backend: `cd Backend` 3. Install dependencies: `npm install` 4. Start the backend server: `npm start` 5. Start the frontend application: `npm run dev` ## Usage Once the project is set up, open a web browser and go to `localhost` to access the application. Enter the desired amount and phone number, then click the "Initiate Payment" button to start the payment process. ## Backend Setup The backend of this project is built with Node.js and Express. It handles payment initiation through the Safaricom Daraja API. ### Backend Dependencies - Express - Axios - dotenv - cors ### Environment Variables Create a `.env` file in the root directory and add the following variables: ## Frontend Setup The frontend of this project is built with React. It provides the user interface for initiating payments. ### Frontend Dependencies - React - Axios ## Endpoints ### `/api/initiatePayment` - **Method:** POST - **Description:** Initiates a payment process - **Request Body:** JSON object containing amount and phoneNumber - **Response:** Success or error message ## Contributing Contributions to this project are welcome. If you have suggestions for improvements or find any issues, please open an issue or submit a pull request.