Working with Webhooks

Explore the world of webhooks in this 55-minute conference talk from PHP UK Conference 2018. Dive into the advantages of webhooks over traditional APIs, examining real-world examples and best practices. Learn how to design, implement, and scale webhook systems across different technology stacks. Discover techniques for receiving and processing incoming webhooks, as well as creating and publishing your own for partners or consumers. Gain insights into webhook security, payload structuring, and practical applications like Slack integrations and GitHub builds. Investigate serverless webhook endpoints, testing methods using Ngrok, and how to effectively incorporate webhooks into your applications for improved data exchange and event-driven functionality.

Intro
Slack Integrations
GitHub Builds
Fun with Zapier
How Webhooks Work
Webhooks Over Time
Webhook Payloads: GitHub Push
Webhook Security
Publishing Webhooks
Example App: Retro Guestbook
Saving Data: Basic Process
Saving Data: Handling Webhooks
Receiving Webhooks
Serverless Webhook Endpoints
Serverless PHP Webhook Catcher
Ngrok for Testing Webhooks
Webhooks in Your Applications