> ## Documentation Index
> Fetch the complete documentation index at: https://docs.yabetoopay.com/llms.txt
> Use this file to discover all available pages before exploring further.

# Product Catalog

> Understand the core concepts of Yabetoo's product catalog: products, variants, prices, and promotions

## Overview

Yabetoo's product catalog allows you to manage your entire commercial offering. Whether you sell physical products, digital goods, or services, our flexible system adapts to your needs.

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Products" icon="box" href="/en/products/products">
    Create and manage your product catalog with different types and statuses
  </Card>

  <Card title="Variants (SKUs)" icon="tags" href="/en/products/skus">
    Manage product variations: sizes, colors, options
  </Card>

  <Card title="Pricing" icon="money-bill" href="/en/products/prices">
    Define your prices: one-time payments or recurring subscriptions
  </Card>

  <Card title="Promotions" icon="percent" href="/en/products/coupons">
    Create coupons and promo codes to boost your sales
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

## Catalog Architecture

Yabetoo's catalog follows a clear and flexible hierarchy:

```
Product
├── Variant 1 (SKU)
│   ├── Price EUR monthly
│   ├── Price EUR yearly
│   └── Price XOF monthly
├── Variant 2 (SKU)
│   └── One-time Price EUR
└── Documents (images, files)
```

<Steps>
  <Step title="Create a Product">
    Define basic information: name, description, type (physical, digital, service)
  </Step>

  <Step title="Add Variants (SKUs)">
    Create variations with their attributes (size, color, etc.) and stock
  </Step>

  <Step title="Define Prices">
    Associate one or more prices with each variant: one-time or recurring
  </Step>

  <Step title="Configure Promotions">
    Create coupons and promo codes to offer discounts
  </Step>
</Steps>

## Key Concepts

### Product Types

| Type       | Description                         | Use Cases                          |
| ---------- | ----------------------------------- | ---------------------------------- |
| `physical` | Physical product requiring shipping | Clothing, electronics, accessories |
| `digital`  | Downloadable digital product        | E-books, software, video courses   |
| `service`  | Service offering                    | Consultations, SaaS subscriptions  |

### Pricing Types

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="One-time Payment" icon="credit-card">
    Customer pays once to access the product. Ideal for one-off purchases.
  </Card>

  <Card title="Recurring Subscription" icon="repeat">
    Customer is billed automatically at regular intervals. Perfect for ongoing services.
  </Card>
</CardGroup>

### Identifier Formats

Each entity has a unique identifier with a distinctive prefix:

| Entity        | Prefix    | Example                    |
| ------------- | --------- | -------------------------- |
| Product       | `prod_`   | `prod_abc123def456...`     |
| Variant (SKU) | `sku_`    | `sku_xyz789ghi012...`      |
| Price         | `price_`  | `price_eur_monthly_001...` |
| Coupon        | `coupon_` | `coupon_summer_2024...`    |
| Promo Code    | `promo_`  | `promo_SUMMER20...`        |

## Next Steps

<CardGroup cols={2}>
  <Card title="Create your first product" icon="plus" href="/en/products/products#create-a-product">
    Learn how to create and configure a complete product
  </Card>

  <Card title="Configure pricing" icon="sliders" href="/en/products/prices">
    Define your pricing and subscription strategies
  </Card>
</CardGroup>