Webhook
A webhook is how a system tells you something happened, without being asked. For forms it means: a response arrives and Gatherino immediately calls your URL with the data.
The opposite of a webhook is polling — your system would have to keep asking “is there anything new?”. That is slower and wastes effort on both sides.
A webhook sends data as an HTTP POST with a JSON body. Your server accepts the request, stores what it needs and confirms everything is fine.
A good webhook receiver responds fast and defers heavier work to the background — if the response takes too long, the call can time out.
FAQ
What is the difference between a webhook and an API?
A webhook pushes data to you as soon as something happens. With an API, you ask when you need the data.
Do I need my own server?
Either your own endpoint, or a service that can receive inbound webhooks.
Are webhooks secure?
Calls go over HTTPS. Protect your endpoint with a secret token and validate the payload.
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