Creating a backend to issue discount codes

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How can I create a system/backend that will generate a discount code then allow that code to be distributed/retrieved to/from a 3rd party system?

If you don't need a GUI, but want another program (web or otherwise) to be able to query your app to retrieve the discount code. how about using a web service? That would be universally accessible. — DOK, Jan 09 '12 at 18:46

score 1 · Accepted Answer · answered Jan 09 '12 at 18:42

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You need to create a web application and expose its functionality via API. Then protect the API with auth (for example OAuth), write documentation and provide it to 3rd party.

I suggest reading on RESTful APIs and using Ruby on Rails.

answered Jan 09 '12 at 18:42

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