What are webhooks

Webhooks are also called "reverse APIs". They provide a mechanism where server-side applications can notify the client when a new event occurs on the server. webhooks operate on the concept of "event reaction" (don't call me, I'll call you if I have something new).

Webhooks let one system keep another up to date in real time. Apps can use webhooks to trigger something like a text message, an email, a data export, or even a synchronisation. The data is sent across the web using secure HTTPS. It's both quick and reliable.

Usage

• A way to communicate between web applications.
• Sending real-time data.
• Automated, instant, and real-time notifications.

Web APIs vs Webhooks

Tools and Resources

Debugging a webhook can be complex at times, as webhooks are principally asynchronous. Thus, you must trigger them and wait, then check the response. Following are the tools to build and test a webhook workflow:

1. Webhook’s requests can be collected and seen by using a tool like RequestBin.
2. Mock or produce requests using a tool like cURL or Postman.

What is Mailazy?

Mailazy is a Transactional Email Platform specially built for developers which satisfies the requirement for use cases like Reset Password Emails, OTP Emails, Welcome Emails, and so on. The Mailazy platform helps you to send transactional emails seamlessly and track email deliverability. Mailazy enables your applications to send messages via a simple HTTP REST interface or via easy SMTP integration and abstracts away the complexities of sending transactional emails.