API vs Webhook
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Let's explain what the difference between API and Webhook is.
An API is a set of programming instructions that allow the software to interact with other software.
In other words, an API is a way for two pieces of software to communicate with each other.
In other words, an API is a way for two pieces of software to communicate with each other.
The most significant difference between APIs and Webhook is that API provides two-way communication between software applications.
For example, the client requests data from the server via API.
API will process the request and send data back to the client.
For example, the client requests data from the server via API.
API will process the request and send data back to the client.
A webhook is a user-defined HTTP callback triggered when a particular event occurs.
When the specified event occurs, the webhook is sent an HTTP POST request payload to the webhook's configured URL.
When the specified event occurs, the webhook is sent an HTTP POST request payload to the webhook's configured URL.
To consume the webhook, the backend service is required (usually some API) where the request will be processed.
The webhook POST payload is usually sent in XML or JSON format.
It may also be sent as form data (e.g.multipart/form-data).
The webhook POST payload is usually sent in XML or JSON format.
It may also be sent as form data (e.g.multipart/form-data).
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