Webhook
Definition
An automated message sent from one application to another when a specific event occurs, enabling real-time notifications and event-driven integrations.
Overview
Webhooks are HTTP callbacks that allow applications to send real-time data to other applications when specific events occur. Unlike traditional APIs where you poll for data, webhooks push data to your application automatically. This makes them ideal for event-driven architectures where you need immediate notification of changes. Common uses include payment notifications, CRM updates, and deployment triggers.
Why It Matters
Without webhooks, organizations resort to constant polling—wasting compute resources and introducing data delays of minutes or hours. Real-time event notifications are critical for time-sensitive processes like fraud detection, order fulfillment, and customer support escalation.
How New Odyssey Helps
New Odyssey's event-driven engine processes webhooks at scale with built-in retry logic, payload validation, and intelligent routing to downstream workflows.
Related Terms
API Integration
The process of connecting software applications through their Application Programming Interfaces to enable data exchange and functionality sharing.
Event-Driven Architecture
A software design pattern where the flow of the program is determined by events like user actions, sensor outputs, or messages from other programs.
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