Understanding Webhooks: How They Work and How to Implement Them

In the world of automation and real-time data processing, webhooks play a crucial role in enabling seamless communication between applications. Whether you’re integrating payment gateways, CRM systems, or notification services, webhooks provide an efficient way to send real-time data updates without constant polling. In this blog, we’ll explore what webhooks are, how they work, and how to implement them with a practical example. What is a Webhook? A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback that is triggered when a specific event occurs. Instead of requiring an application to constantly request updates (polling), a webhook sends data automatically when an event happens. How Webhooks Work Event Occurs : A specific action happens in the source system (e.g., a new order is placed, a payment is completed). Webhook Trigger : The source application sends an HTTP POST request to a predefined URL (webhook URL). Data Transmission : The request contains a payload (usually in JSON forma...