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April 22, 2026 · 1 min read

Can you explain what a webhook is and how it differs from traditional polling methods in an event-driven architecture?

A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback that is triggered by specific events in a system. Unlike traditional polling, which repeatedly checks for changes at set intervals, webhooks push data…

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Can you explain what a webhook is and how it differs from traditional polling methods in an event-driven architecture?

COVER // CAN YOU EXPLAIN WHAT A WEBHOOK IS AND HOW IT DIFFERS FROM TRADITIONAL POLLING METHODS IN AN EVENT-DRIVEN ARCHITECTURE?

A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback that is triggered by specific events in a system. Unlike traditional polling, which repeatedly checks for changes at set intervals, webhooks push data to a specified endpoint immediately when an event occurs, making them more efficient and responsive.

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