API-First Payments: Why Developers Love Them
Customizing your checkout flow increases conversion. API-first payment gateways offer the flexibility developers crave.
By Tom Baker · Lead Developer
· 1 min read
Payments
In the past, integrating payments meant redirecting users to a third-party site (like PayPal). This killed conversion rates. Today, API-first platforms like Stripe and Adyen allow you to build custom checkout flows directly in your app.
This control allows for seamless UX, one-click upsells, and custom logic for complex business models like marketplaces.