Terme informatique

Webhook

Webhook is a concept or mechanism used in applications & api to call a call HTTP when an event occurs.

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Simple definition

Webhook is a concept or mechanism used in applications & api to call a call HTTP when an event occurs.

Technical definition

In a business environment, Webhook intervenes mainly to call HTTP When an event occurs, its implementation depends on the architecture, equipment and security policies in place.

What is it used for?

call HTTP when an event occurs.

Practical example

an application calls a URL when a ticket is created.

Common issues

  • secret absent
  • retry
  • No data available

Key takeaway: Always adapt the diagnosis to the product version and the architecture actually deployed.

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