## Stripe Apps: Building and Managing Integrations

This documentation set provides comprehensive guidance on developing, deploying, and managing applications that extend Stripe's functionality. It covers the entire lifecycle of a Stripe App, from initial setup and core development concepts to distribution, testing, and ongoing maintenance.

**Key Areas Covered:**

*   **Getting Started with Stripe Apps:** Learn the fundamentals of app development on Stripe, including building a basic "Hello, world!" app and understanding the core components of Stripe Apps.
*   **App Architecture and Development:** Explore how to build different types of Stripe Apps (backend, frontend, full-stack), implement server-side logic, and design user interfaces using Stripe's UI Extensions SDK.
*   **API Authentication and Authorization:** Understand the various methods for authenticating requests to the Stripe API, including OAuth 2.0 and Restricted API Keys, and how to implement authorization flows.
*   **UI Components and Design:** Discover the extensive library of pre-built UI components available for building consistent and accessible user interfaces within the Stripe Dashboard. This includes detailed documentation for individual components like Buttons, Forms, Charts, and more.
*   **App Management and Deployment:** Learn how to configure your app's manifest, enable sandbox support, handle different operational modes (live vs. test), and manage app versions and releases.
*   **Distribution and Marketplace:** Understand the options for distributing your app, including publishing on the Stripe App Marketplace, and the requirements for app review.
*   **Testing and Debugging:** Find guidance on testing your app's UI and enabling local network access for development.
*   **Migration from Legacy Extensions:** If you have existing legacy extensions, this section provides information on migrating them to the modern Stripe Apps platform.
*   **Design Patterns and Best Practices:** Follow recommended design patterns for common app functionalities like onboarding, authentication, error handling, and user feedback to ensure a seamless user experience.

This documentation is essential for developers looking to integrate their services with Stripe, enhance the Stripe Dashboard with custom functionality, or build powerful business tools on top of Stripe's platform.