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Date Published
Author
Alexandru Grosu
Word count
1730
Language
English
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None

Summary

The text explores the creation and usage of webhooks using Kotlin, emphasizing their importance in enhancing application efficiency by eliminating unnecessary server requests. Webhooks are event-driven notifications that automatically inform applications of significant occurrences, such as email interactions or event modifications, without the need for constant polling. The guide provides a comprehensive walkthrough of developing applications using Kotlin to read and create Google Webhooks, integrating Google Pub/Sub for real-time message synchronization. It details the steps for setting up a Kotlin project, creating a reading webhooks application, and deploying it using Qoddi. Additionally, it covers creating a webhooks application to interact with Google Calendar, using Maven for project management, and employing various dependencies including Nylas SDK, Spark, and Mustache for rendering templates. The process involves setting up environment variables, deploying the application to a cloud platform, and ensuring secure communications with SSL. The text concludes by promoting further exploration of Google Webhooks with Kotlin and invites readers to engage with the community through forums and live streams.