APIs and webhooks both let software systems exchange information, but they initiate communication differently. An API typically responds when another application requests data or asks it to perform an action. A webhook sends a notification automatically when a specified event occurs.
When it comes to webhook vs API , I recommend the following:
Use an API when your application needs to request data or perform an operation on demand.
Use a webhook when another system should notify your application that something happened.
Many business integrations use both, with a webhook starting the workflow and an API retrieving data or completing the next…
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