stripe-best-practices

Decision guide for Stripe API selection, Connect setup, billing, and integration patterns. Latest Stripe API version: 2026-04-22.dahlia . Always use the latest API version and SDK unless the user specifies otherwise. Read the relevant reference file before answering any integration question or writing code. When the user’s request does not clearly fit a single domain above, consult: - Routes integration decisions across six domains: one-time payments (Checkout Sessions), custom payment forms (Payment Element), saved payment methods (Setup Intents), marketplaces (Accounts v2), subscriptions (Billing APIs), and embedded financial accounts (Treasury) - Provides reference documentation for each integration type, including API version guidance (latest: 2026-02-25.clover) and pre-launch checklists - Covers migration paths from deprecated Stripe APIs and best practices for controller properties, account setup, and integration surfaces - Integration Options — Start here when designing any integration. - API Tour — Overview of Stripe’s API surface. - Go Live Checklist — Review before launching.