Webhooks are automated messages sent from one application to another when specific events occur, enabling real-time integrations and event-driven architectures.
Why It Matters
Webhooks enable applications to communicate instantly without constant polling—essential for real-time features, automation, and third-party integrations.
When to Use This
- Notifying your app when a Stripe payment succeeds
- Triggering actions when a GitHub commit is pushed
- Updating inventory when orders are placed on Shopify
- Sending Slack messages when bugs are reported
Examples
- Stripe webhook notifying your server when subscription payment fails
- GitHub webhook triggering deployment when code is pushed to main
- Shopify webhook updating your inventory when products sell