Messaging & Communication
Polling Vs Webhooks
Polling involves clients repeatedly requesting data from a server, while webhooks enable servers to push data to clients upon events. Webhooks offer lower latency and improved efficiency, but polling provides greater control and compatibility with legacy systems.
PollingWebhooksHTTP POSTHTTP GETLatencyIdempotencyReliabilityAPIReal-timeWebhook URL
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Polling Vs Webhooks - System Design Diagram
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