## Stripe Integration Guide

Integrating Stripe into your application can streamline payment processing. This guide walks you through the necessary steps.

### Step 1: Set Up Your Stripe Account
1. Go to [Stripe's website](https://stripe.com) and create an account.
2. Verify your email address.

### Step 2: Install Stripe SDK
You can integrate Stripe using different SDKs. Here’s how to do it for various platforms:

#### JavaScript
```bash
npm install stripe
```

#### Python
```bash
pip install stripe
```

### Step 3: Create API Keys
1. Go to the API section of your Stripe dashboard.
2. Copy your **Publishable Key** and **Secret Key**.

### Step 4: Implement Payment Processing
To handle payments, implement the following code:

#### Example Code (JavaScript)
```javascript
const stripe = require('stripe')('your_secret_key');

// Create a payment intent
const paymentIntent = await stripe.paymentIntents.create({
  amount: 1099,
  currency: 'usd',
});
```

### Step 5: Testing
Use Stripe's test cards to simulate transactions and ensure everything works correctly.

**Test Card Number:** 4242 4242 4242 4242

### Conclusion
Following these steps will help you successfully integrate Stripe for payment processing. For more information, check the full [Stripe Documentation](https://stripe.com/docs).