Webhook
Term · Computing and IT · MLC-T-CMP-001356
A user-defined HTTP callback that allows one application to provide other applications with real-time information. It delivers data to a specified URL when a particular event occurs, rather than requiring the receiving application to poll for updates. This mechanism is a form of event-driven communication, often used for integrating different online services.
| Identifier | MLC-T-CMP-001356 |
|---|---|
| Field | Computing and IT |
| Subject | Internet |
Record as JSON
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