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+### Stripe API for Java Sample Project
+
+This is Spring Boot project that displays a checkout form and charges a credit card using the Stripe API for Java.
+
+### Relevant articles
+
+- [Introduction to the Stripe API for Java](http://www.baeldung.com/java-stripe-api)
+