I am using the square booking api in my custom app. When I book an appointment at say 1pm for example, then I try to book again for that sametime, square allows this double booking. How can I prevent double bookings, so when a user try to book for a spot that’s already took it returns an error, or even maybe remove that time from the search availability?
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To prevent double bookings using the Square Bookings API, you need to ensure that your application checks for availability before creating a booking. Here’s how you can manage this:
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Search for Availability: Before creating a booking, use the
SearchAvailabilityendpoint to check for available time slots. This endpoint will return only the time slots that are not already booked, effectively preventing double bookings. -
Handle Booking Creation: When you receive the available slots from the
SearchAvailabilityresponse, present these options to the user. Ensure that your application only allows booking creation for these available slots. -
Permissions and Settings: Ensure that your application has the correct permissions set. If you have seller-level permissions, you might have the ability to create double bookings. Adjust your application logic to prevent this by strictly adhering to the available slots returned by the
SearchAvailabilityendpoint.
By following these steps, you can ensure that your application only allows bookings for available time slots, thus preventing double bookings.
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