In this session we will see:
I. Introduction
- Brief overview of Drupal as a CMS and its potential as an iOS app backend
- Presentation outline and objectives
II. In-App Purchases: Apple Store Server Notifications
- Understanding in-app purchases: one-off and recurrent
- Introduction to the Apple Store Server Notifications (ASSN) contrib module
- Steps to set up ASSN and handle notifications
III. Apple Receipt Validation
- Importance of validating in-app purchase receipts
- Process and steps of receipt validation using Drupal
- Common challenges and best practices for receipt validation integration
IV. REST API Integration: Drupal and iOS
- Basics of REST and JSON API modules in Drupal
- Building a custom REST API with Drupal's REST module
- Adapting JSON API for iOS app requirements
- Security, data privacy, and handling complex data structures
V. Best Practices for Developing iOS Apps with Drupal Backend
- Implementing decoupled or headless architecture
- Ensuring scalability and performance of the Drupal backend
- Keeping Drupal and contributed modules updated
VI Conclusion
- Recap of key insights and takeaways
- Encouragement to explore Drupal in iOS app development
- Open floor for questions and discussion on specific implementation challenges
