Overview
Below is a high-level overview of the key Commerce API interactions, with a brief description of the role they play in supporting the complete ordering journey from store discovery through to POS order injection;
Discover Nearby Stores — GET /stores
Returns locations available, sorted by distance to the user's current location and filtered by preferred fulfilment type.
Select a Specific Store — GET /stores/{storeId}
Return locations available, sort by distance to the user's current location and filter by preferred fulfilment type.
Browse Menu Options — GET /stores/{storeId}/menus
Review the categories and options within the menu along with their pricing, images, description, metadata, etc.
Create a Basket and Choose a Fulfilment Type — POST /baskets
Specify the fulfilment type of Delivery/Dispatch, Pickup, Eat-in or Curbside; this establishes the fulfilment type and starts the order.
Add Items and Other Details to Get Updated Order Amount — PATCH /baskets/{basketId}/items
Update the basket as the user selects items, and with similar methods update user data /customer, apply loyalty or coupons /discounts, include tips /payment, and other order fees via /charges.
Capture Payment — Pay API
Proceed to process payment via Deliverect's Pay API (optional).
Complete the Order — POST v2/checkouts
Finalise the transaction and specify which payment method was used, along with the unique order identifier and any order notes, to trigger POS order injection.
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