Webhooks
Webhooks allow you to automate workflows and receive real-time updates from res:harmonics. Instead of constantly polling for changes, webhooks enable the service to send data directly to your system whenever specific events occur. This makes integrations more efficient and responsive.
Key Principles for Using Webhooks
Understand the Basics
A webhook is essentially an automated notification sent to a URL you provide. When an event occurs (e.g., a payment is processed, a booking is updated), res:harmonics sends an HTTP POST request to your endpoint with event details in the payload.
Set Up Your Endpoint
Create a publicly accessible URL in your system to receive webhook requests.
Design your endpoint to handle incoming JSON payloads and respond with a 200 OK status to confirm successful receipt.
Log incoming requests for debugging and verification.
Secure Your Integration
HTTPS Only: Always use secure connections to protect data in transit.
Restrict Access: Limit the endpoint to only accept traffic from res:harmonics’ IPs, if possible.
Create a secret that is included in the header message, you can set the secret in res:harmonics, it will be included in the POST message header ‘x-auth-token’
Filter and Process Events
Identify which events are relevant to your workflow and configure the webhook accordingly.
Validate the payload format and required fields to ensure the data is actionable.
Use the event data to trigger automated actions, update systems, or notify users.
Plan for Failures
Implement retry logic for your webhook endpoint to handle transient error
Monitor webhook delivery logs provided by res:harmonics for any missed or failed events.
Use queuing systems (e.g., RabbitMQ, AWS SQS) for asynchronous processing to avoid bottlenecks.
Test and Debug
Test webhooks using tools like Postman, Webhook.site, or a test mode provided by res:harmonics.
Log every request and response to help diagnose issues and refine your integration.
Why Webhooks Matter to You
Webhooks make your integrations more:
Efficient: Receive updates instantly without polling.
Customizable: Tailor the data flow to your needs by selecting specific events and processing logic.
Reliable: Focus on real-time automation, ensuring your systems stay in sync
Getting Started
Review the res:harmonics Documentation: Understand the available events and payload structure.
Design Your Workflow: Map out what should happen when an event triggers.
Monitor and Optimize: Continuously improve your endpoint’s performance and reliability.
With webhooks from res:harmonics, you can create powerful, automated workflows that enhance productivity and streamline your systems. They enable you to get the most out of your integration with minimal overhead.