If you have an API make sure webhooks can be created using the API. It is win-wi... | Hacker News

Hacker News new | past | comments | ask | show | jobs | submit

login

aytekin on Sept 25, 2013 | parent | context | favorite | on: Webhooks Are Magic

If you have an API make sure webhooks can be created using the API.

It is win-win for everyone. It is easier to implement and apps don't have to poll you constantly.

zrail on Sept 25, 2013 [–]

There was a somewhat-confusing attempt at standardizing that pattern a few weeks ago: http://resthooks.org

Guidelines | FAQ | Lists | API | Security | Legal | Apply to YC | Contact