Developer Updates – September Edition
Tags: news, tutorial, webdev, api
Published: 2023-09-28 00:20:15


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## Recent updates

**Checkout Integration Workflows with GitHub Codespaces**

GitHub Codespaces with PayPal solutions allows for seamless integrated, cloud-based development environment designed to empower you at every step of your journey.  With instant setup, consistent environments, built-in security, Codespaces is your key to faster time to market. Simplify your integration process with PayPal. Watch [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2jgoDFn29DM).

**Introducing PayPal’s OpenAPI Specifications**  

We are excited to announce the public release of PayPal APIs in OpenAPI 3.0 format. Transitioning to OpenAPI facilitates easier adoption, enables interoperability, automates client code generation, and unlocks seamless integration with existing tools currently used in the industry. Check out our APIs on [GitHub](https://github.com/paypal/paypal-rest-api-specifications).

## Helpful resources
 

**Testing Apple Pay with PayPal** 

A quick dev tools [repo](https://github.com/rauljr7/apple-pay-acdc-devtools) for testing step-by-step Apple Pay using PayPal's hosted fields. Check if your credentials are set up right with a quick test. Download it to your domain or use the [shared repo](https://twitter.com/dev_rauljr/status/1702037136604848552?s=20) and add it to your sandbox account. 

**Integrate PayPal Express with Magento**  

Integrating PayPal Express into Magento is a relatively straightforward process. PayPal Express Checkout is a popular payment gateway that allows customers to make purchases using their PayPal account or credit/debit cards without leaving your Magento store. Learn how to integrate PayPal Express into Magento in [this video](https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ubQdhvRhbT4&list=PLJa2J9JcsT9W37eWrNKXxmjWPB8Q_xWIv).  

## Community updates

**Let’s connect at Money20/20 Meetup** 

PayPal Developer is going to be at Money 20/20 in Las Vegas on October 23rd. Join us for an exclusive event tailored to developers, where innovation meets opportunity. From meeting our leadership and technical experts to exploring our all-encompassing payment platform, and the introduction of PYUSD stablecoin, this event promises to be insightful. Be inspired by the wisdom of seasoned developers who harness PayPal's solutions daily. It's an event where innovation meets education, and it's all waiting for you!  To register follow us on our channels to get the latest updates or contact us at developer@paypal.com.

**Developer Meetup in Berlin!**  

We are hosting a developer meetup on November 7th in Berlin, Germany. Join us in person as you’ll hear about payment solutions, new use cases, code samples, best practices, and connect with local developers. To learn more about the agenda and register for the event, go to [this page](https://www.meetup.com/berlin-paypal-meetup-group/events/296112740/).   

**Introducing PayPal Champions**   

We are thrilled to launch PayPal Champions, an ambassador program that recognizes the exceptional community members who fuel our progress. Developers and advocates play a crucial role in shaping our product and tools and products, helping us evolve as a company. 

Learn what makes a good PayPal Champion by visiting [our page](https://developer.paypal.com/docs/community/paypalchampions/).  
 
## Stay connected

To get help with code or share feedback, send us an email at developer@paypal.com, reach out on [dev.to](https://dev.to/paypaldeveloper) or the communities below. 

-Follow us on [Twitter](https://twitter.com/paypaldev) for updates and latest news. 
-Reach out to us on [GitHub](https://github.com/paypaldev). 
-Get your questions answered on [Stack Overflow](https://stackoverflow.com/questions/tagged/paypal).
-Subscribe to our [YouTube](https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCvNxReTAQudFN4RQth9r_6A) channel for the latest how-to videos.
-Find more articles on [Medium](https://medium.com/paypal-tech).