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Webhooks
HTTP callbacks that notify your application when events occur in external services.
Why it matters
- Enables real-time integrations without polling
- Reduces unnecessary API calls and server load
- Powers event-driven architectures
When to use
- When integrating with payment processors like Stripe
- When you need real-time notifications from external services
- When building event-driven workflows
Common mistakes
- Not verifying webhook signatures for security
- Not handling retries and duplicate events
- Performing long-running tasks in webhook handlers
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