Webhook relay

A webhook is an automated messenger that uses the HTTP protocol to serve a message from one application to another. In generally simplified terms, it works by “listening” to events happening in apps or services that the webhook is connected to, and then transmitting them to your desired location for processing. It’s a way to enable two systems to publically exchange information automatically in an automated fashion. Functionally, using webhooks as a messenger helps in responding to events asynchronously, meaning it allows for interactions taking place between multiple systems concurrently.

The most common usage of webhooks is in the world of APIs, and they are particularly useful for actions such as subscribe/unsubscribe requests or pushing notifications from one service to another. When you configure a webhook, you are telling an API to send detailed information on the events that occur in the app or in a service. When the configured action occurs, the information is sent as an HTTP request. For example, when a user subscribes to a particular site or service, the webhook may send an HTTP request containing data related to that particular user.

Webhooks are particularly important for API integrations, where a notification needs to be sent to an external third-party service when an event occurs within an associated system. They are also especially useful in the development of chatbots, where they can be used to enable the bots to respond to incoming requests from users. By triggering the webhook store the incoming request and then trigger the relevant API call which then in turn generates a response from the chatbot.

In short, webhooks can be used to keep track of events in applications, improve communication between two systems, facilitate chatbot development, and enable real-time notifications that can help streamline processes and information exchanges across multiple services. By leveraging webhooks, developers are able to create more efficient integrations and automate complex processes, which, in turn, can improve productivity and deliver more delightful customer experiences.

• Webhooks are an automated way of sending out notifications to users. They are especially useful for when an event occurs, such as a sale or an account update. Webhooks are essentially HTTP callbacks that enable one system to communicate with another. The sender (or the call initiator) makes an HTTP POST request to the URL provided by the receiver (or the call receiver). The receiver then receives this HTTP request and can take further action if necessary. The data package contained in this request can include information like the event type, the triggering condition, the sender’s information, and any other data that the sender wants to provide.
  
  Webhooks are important because they reduce the amount of back-and-forth between systems. In the past, the receiver of a request would have to periodically check in with the sender to see if any new data was available. With webhooks, this is no longer necessary. The sender will notify the receiver of any new data via a webhook. They are especially useful for applications that require real-time updates, such as chat applications, currency converters, or stock market tracking software.