How APIs Use Webhooks for Event-Driven Communication
from The API Podcast with Fexingo: REST, GraphQL, and Modern Web APIs Hosted by Fexingo
In this episode of The API Podcast, Lucas and Luna explore how webhooks enable real-time, event-driven communication between APIs. They break down the difference between polling and push-based architectures, explain how webhooks work under the hood with HTTP callbacks, and discuss real-world use cases like GitHub notifications and Stripe payment events. The hosts also cover webhook security signatures, idempotency challenges, and the trade-offs compared to WebSockets and GraphQL subscriptions. Perfect for developers building modern integrations. #Webhooks #EventDrivenArchitecture #APIs #REST #GraphQL #HTTPCallbacks #RealTimeData #DeveloperTools #Stripe #GitHub #Idempotency #WebhookSecurity #Technology #SoftwareEngineering #Integration #FexingoBusiness #BusinessPodcast #TheAPIPodcast Keep every episode free: buymeacoffee.com/fexingo
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