🔔 What is a Webhook & Why Should You Care?

Imagine two apps talking to each other instantly when something important happens-no delay, no manual refresh. That’s the power of a webhook.

A webhook is a lightweight, real-time way for applications to communicate. Instead of constantly checking for updates (polling), webhooks notify your app immediately when an event occurs.

🚀 Here’s how it works:

✅ Event Trigger: Something happens (e.g., a user signs up or a file is uploaded).

✅ Webhook URL: The source app sends an HTTP request to a unique destination URL.

✅ Payload: The request carries data (usually in JSON or XML) describing the event.

✅ Processing: The destination app processes the info and takes action—like updating a database or sending a notification.

🔄 Real-time. Efficient. Automated.

If you’re building integrations, webhooks are your best friend.

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