API and Webhooks #187607
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How do you decide when to use APIs vs Webhooks in your projects ? |
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🟢Use APIs when you need to request data on demand. For example, if your app needs to fetch user details only when a user opens a profile page, calling an API makes sense because you control when the request happens. 🟡 Use Webhooks when you need real-time updates automatically. For example, if you want to get notified instantly when a payment is completed or a new order is created, Webhooks are better because the server sends data to you as soon as the event occurs. |
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🟢Use APIs when you need to request data on demand.
For example, if your app needs to fetch user details only when a user opens a profile page, calling an API makes sense because you control when the request happens.
🟡 Use Webhooks when you need real-time updates automatically.
For example, if you want to get notified instantly when a payment is completed or a new order is created, Webhooks are better because the server sends data to you as soon as the event occurs.