Getting started
Data flow architecture
- Transaction processing: PayPal captures all payment events.
- Data aggregation: Information is compiled and indexed.
- Report generation: Data is formatted for various output types.
- Delivery methods: Reports delivered via dashboard, API, or automation.
Core Components
Data collection
- Real-time transaction capture.
- Event logging and timestamping.
- Multi-currency processing.
- Geographic data tracking.
Processing pipeline
- Data validation and cleansing.
- Aggregation and summarization.
- Format conversion and optimization.
- Security and compliance filtering.
Delivery mechanisms
- Synchronous: Immediate API responses.
- Asynchronous: Scheduled report generation.
- Event-driven: Webhook notifications.
Integration Patterns
Pull-based access
- API calls initiated by your system.
- On-demand data retrieval.
- Real-time query capabilities.
Push-based delivery
- PayPal initiates data delivery.
- Scheduled report generation.
- Webhook event notifications.
Best practices
- Understand data latency characteristics.
- Implement appropriate caching strategies.
- Plan for peak processing times.
- Monitor API rate limits.