
We’re getting closer to our first Stripe integration, but before that, we need to set up our database with the proper tables. In this lesson, we’ll walk through the tables you need to create and how they relate to one another to support your subscription logic.

Understanding why designing the database schema first is essential before implementing Stripe-based payment features in your application.
Learn how to create a public accounts table with full control that replicates user data while enabling custom columns for Stripe customer IDs and feature entitlements.
How to structure a products table that defines plan features including allocated credits, pricing, billing cycles, and boolean access controls for specific functionality.
Discover why account-level feature entitlements provide flexibility to override plan restrictions, enabling custom access negotiations with individual customers without changing their subscription tier.
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Set up the database tables needed to support Stripe-powered subscription logic in your app.
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