Webhook

Data

Definition

A webhook is an HTTP callback that delivers data to a specified URL when an event occurs. Unlike polling, webhooks push data in real-time, enabling event-driven architectures.

How It Relates to CrawlForge

Webhooks are commonly used to trigger actions when something changes -- a new order, a price update, or a content modification. They are the push-based counterpart to the pull-based approach of web scraping.

CrawlForge track_changes bridges the gap between scraping and webhooks. It monitors pages for changes and can notify your systems when content updates, giving you webhook-like real-time awareness without the target site needing to support webhooks.

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Related Terms

API Endpoint

An API endpoint is a specific URL where an API receives requests. Each endpoint performs a specific function, like retrieving data, creating records, or triggering actions.

REST API

A REST API (Representational State Transfer) is a web service architecture that uses standard HTTP methods to perform operations on resources. It is the most common API style for web services.

JSON

JSON (JavaScript Object Notation) is a lightweight data interchange format that is easy for humans to read and machines to parse. It is the standard format for API responses and structured data exchange.

Data Pipeline

A data pipeline is an automated sequence of steps that collects, processes, transforms, and delivers data from sources to destinations. It enables continuous data flow between systems without manual intervention.

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