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What is Webhook?
An automatic notification that one app sends to another when something happens
Why It Matters
Webhooks let your app respond instantly to events in other services without constantly checking for updates
Real-World Example
Stripe sends a webhook to your app the instant a payment succeeds, so you can fulfil the order
“Understanding terms like Webhook matters because it helps you have better conversations with developers and make smarter decisions about your software. You do not need to be technical. You just need to know enough to ask the right questions.”
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