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THE VALLEY OF WEBHOOKS

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Summary from the TLDR Dev newsletter

Building systems that rely on webhooks for data synchronization consistently proves problematic due to their inherent nature as notifications rather than reliable data delivery methods. A proposed alternative is a designated change log that would eliminate issues like data drift and the need for complex mitigation strategies by allowing consumers to request updates directly from providers.