Why PayPal Hacks?
The term hacking has a bad reputation in the press. They
use it to refer to someone who breaks into systems or wreaks havoc
with computers as their weapon. Among people who write code, though,
the term hack refers to a
"quick-and-dirty" solution to a
problem, or a clever way to get something done. And the term
hacker is taken very much as a compliment,
referring to someone as being creative and having the technical chops
to get things done. The Hacks series is an attempt to reclaim the
word, document the good ways people are hacking, and pass the hacker
ethic of creative participation on to the uninitiated. Seeing how
others approach systems and problems is often the quickest way to
learn about a new technology.
As any experienced merchant will tell you, there are plenty of tasks
involved in accepting payments on the Internet, and anything that can
be done to make those tasks easier, faster, or more effective will
improve your profits and give you more time to grow your business.
But despite the title PayPal Hacks, this book is
also not about "hacking into a
system" or anything so nefarious—quite the
contrary. In fact, you'll find in this book a very
real emphasis on trading responsibly and ethically, as well as
extensive tools and tips for protecting yourself as both a buyer and
a seller.
PayPal, on the surface, seems like a simple system allowing you to
send and receive payments. But there's a whole lot
more under the hood; there are many tips and tricks you can use to
save time and improve sales with PayPal. The hacks in this book
address the technological and diplomatic challenges faced by all
PayPal members, and are written from the perspectives of both PayPal
insiders and experienced solution providers. Essentially,
you'll find the tools to help you buy and sell
smarter and safer, make more money, and have fun doing it.
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