Webhooks - Integration Technology
What are Webhooks?
Webhooks are a communication mechanism between applications that enables automatic real-time notifications. Often called "reverse APIs" or "HTTP callbacks" – instead of polling for changes, the application itself sends information when something happens.
Advantages of Webhooks in Business Projects
Why are webhooks revolutionizing system integrations? Here are the key advantages based on facts and real-world experience.
Drawbacks of Webhooks – An Honest Assessment
Every technology has limitations. Here are the main challenges of webhooks and how to solve them in real projects.
What are Webhooks Used For?
The main use cases of webhooks in 2025 with examples from leading platforms and our own projects.
Payment Systems
Instant notifications about payments, refunds, disputes
Stripe webhooks (99.95% uptime), PayPal IPN, Shopify payment webhooks
Notification Systems
Email delivery status, SMS callbacks, push notification events
SendGrid event webhooks, Twilio status callbacks, GitHub notifications
Automation and Integrations
Automating workflows across different systems and platforms
GitHub → Slack integration, CRM → Email marketing, CI/CD pipelines
Monitoring and Alerts
Real-time alerts about errors, performance issues, system events
Server downtime alerts, error tracking notifications, performance webhooks
FAQ: Webhooks – Frequently Asked Questions
Comprehensive answers to questions about webhooks and their implementation.