A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback provided by a web application. When certain events occur in the app, the app can make an HTTP POST request to a specified URL with data that is relevant to the event.
Key Features
- Real-time Updates: Webhooks provide real-time notifications about events that occur in your application.
- Customization: You can define what events trigger the webhook and what data is sent.
- Integration: Webhooks can be used to integrate your application with third-party services.
How to Use
- Set up a Webhook: In your application settings, create a new webhook and specify the URL where you want to receive notifications.
- Configure Events: Choose the events that you want to be notified about.
- Data Format: Define the format of the data that will be sent in the webhook request.
Example
Imagine you have an e-commerce website. You can set up a webhook to notify you whenever a new order is placed. The webhook can send the order details to your email or a dashboard.
More Information
For more details on setting up and using webhooks in your application, check out our Webhook Documentation.
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