What is a Webhook? A Complete Guide for Beginners
Webhooks are a method for applications to receive real-time notifications from servers when specific events occur. They eliminate the need for constant polling by allowing servers to send data directly to a designated URL. This guide explains how webhooks work, their benefits, and common use cases.
- ▪Webhooks function like a pizza delivery notification, alerting you when an event occurs instead of requiring constant checks.
- ▪To use webhooks, you register a URL with a service, which sends a POST request to that URL when an event happens.
- ▪Common use cases for webhooks include payment notifications, CI/CD pipelines, and e-commerce order updates.
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