Question 1

How do I handle Adyen webhooks in my .NET application?

Accepted Answer

Use the built-in webhook handlers like IAcsWebhooksHandler: first, validate the HMAC signature with your key from headers, then deserialize the payload using methods like DeserializeAuthenticationNotificationRequest, as detailed in the parsing webhooks section.

Question 2

Adyen .NET library vs Stripe .NET SDK: which should I use?

Accepted Answer

Choose based on your payment provider: Adyen's library is tailored for Adyen's APIs with comprehensive coverage, while Stripe's SDK is for Stripe. If you're committed to Adyen, this library offers better integration, but Stripe might suit different feature needs.

Question 3

What's the best way to test Adyen Terminal API locally in .NET?

Accepted Answer

Use TerminalApiLocalService with encryption details from Customer Area, and override SSL validation only in test environments, as cautioned in the README, to handle certificate issues without compromising live security.

Question 4

Does the Adyen .NET library work with .NET Core 3.1?

Accepted Answer

Yes, since it targets .NET Standard 2.0, it is compatible with .NET Core 3.1 and other frameworks supporting .NET Standard 2.0, such as .NET Framework 4.6.1+, but check for specific API version support.

Question 5

How to validate HMAC signatures for Adyen webhooks?

Accepted Answer

Retrieve the HMAC key from webhook headers and use the IsValidHmacSignature method in handlers like IAcsWebhooksHandler, after configuring the options with your key in the host setup, as shown in the examples.

Question 6

Can I use this library for Xamarin or .NET MAUI mobile apps?

Accepted Answer

Yes, as it targets .NET Standard 2.0, it can be used in Xamarin or .NET MAUI projects, but ensure network accessibility and handle platform-specific considerations for APIs like Terminal or webhooks.

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