EZF-002 Webhooks API Architecture Style, Load Balancing Methods, HTTP Status Codes, Fundamental Latency Metrics to Remember, Git commands Part 1 (21 commands)

Recap on system design for this week:

• Webhooks API Architecture style

• Load Balancing Methods. Part 1 (7 Methods)

• HTTP Status Codes

• Fundamental Latency Metrics to Remember

• Git commands. Part 1 (21 commands)

1. Webhooks API Architecture style

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1.1. Message formats:

• JSON

1.2. ✅ Advantages:

• Real-Time Notifications 🚨: Immediate alerts without polling.

• Event-Driven ⚡: Supports dynamic, event-based interactions.

• Reduced Server Load 📉: Sends data only on events.

• Configurable 🔧: Tailored to specific events.

• Simple to Use 🟢: Generally straightforward implementation.

• Asynchronous Operations 🔄: Non-blocking data transfers.

• Scalable 📈: Adapts easily with growing needs.

1.3. ❌ Disadvantages

• Security Concerns 🔒: Public endpoints may pose risks if not secured.

• Error Handling ❌: Challenges with endpoint failures or errors.

• Latency Issues 🐢: Network delays can affect real-time nature.

• Resource Use 🔄: Each call consumes server resources.

• Debugging 🔍: Complexity increases with third-party services.

• Limited Filtering 🚫: Some providers may lack detailed options.

• Ordering 📦: No guaranteed sequence for events.

1.4. 📋 Use cases

• Real-Time Notifications 🚨: Immediate alerts for events like new posts.

• CI/CD 🛠: Trigger builds, tests, and deployments on code changes.

• E-Commerce Updates 🛍: Notify on order placements, payments, or stock changes.

• CMS 📝: Alerts on content changes.

• Social Media Integration 📲: Updates on posts and interactions.

• Monitoring & Analytics 📊: Alerts for system or security issues.

• Chatbots 💬: Notifications for new messages.

• Payments 💳: Status updates on transactions.

• IoT Device Communication 🌐: Send data when specific conditions are met by IoT devices.

• Collaboration Tools Integration 🤝: Notify on task updates or new messages in collaboration apps.

❓ What API architecture style are you guys currently utilizing in your system?

2. Load Balancing Methods: Round Robin, Sticky Round Robin, Weighted Round Robin, IP Hash, Generic Hash, Least Connections, Least Time