Ever wondered how systems communicate efficiently? Here’s the difference between webhooks and polling explained with a WordPress/PHP twist.
With webhooks, Service A sends data to Service B as soon as an event occurs—no waiting around. It’s like a push notification saying, “Here’s your data!”
In polling, Service B keeps asking Service A, “Is my data ready?” until it gets a response. While effective in some cases, it can be less efficient due to repeated requests.
Webhooks are great for real-time updates, like notifying your site when an order is shipped. Polling works well when continuous checks are required but without real-time urgency.
Which approach fits your next project? 🔧
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