Webhooks
A webhook is a mechanism for one application to notify another in real time by sending an HTTP POST request to a pre-configured URL whenever a specific event occurs, rather than the receiving application having to repeatedly poll for updates.
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Push vs Pull Architecture: What Is the Difference?
In a push architecture the producer actively sends data to consumers as soon as it is available, while in a pull architecture consumers periodically request or…
Polling vs Webhooks: When Should You Use Each?
Polling has a client repeatedly ask a server “is there anything new?” on a fixed interval, while a webhook has the server call a URL the client registered in a…
What Are Webhooks and How Do They Work?
A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback where one system sends an automated POST request to a URL you configure whenever a specific event happens, letting yo…