Understanding Webhooks

Webhooks are a method of server-to-server communication that allow for real-time updates and event triggers between applications. Unlike traditional HTTP requests, webhooks involve a remote server sending an HTTP POST request to a public URL on another application's server when an event occurs. This enables the receiving application to trigger events or perform actions based on the received data. Webhooks are commonly used in scenarios such as payment processing and transcription services. They offer advantages over polling, which involves continuous requests from one server to check for updates on another server. However, webhooks require support from third-party services to function effectively.