In this episode, we're taking a closer look at protecting your payment page from users who have already paid. The idea is pretty straightforward: you don't want someone who's already a member to accidentally pay again!
We'll walk through creating a new middleware called redirectIfMember
. This middleware checks if the user is already a member, and if they are, it automatically redirects them away from the payment page (like sending them to the dashboard or a members area). That way, only users who actually need to pay can access the payment page.
You'll see how to set up the middleware, add it to your payment controller, and confirm that everything is working as expected. It's a simple way to give your users a smoother experience and protect them from double charges.