How to create and read webhooks with PHP, Koyeb, and Bruno
Blog post from Nylas
The text explores the creation and reading of webhooks using PHP, LeafPHP, Koyeb, and Bruno, emphasizing their significance in enhancing application efficiency by eliminating unnecessary server requests. Webhooks, triggered by events like email actions, automatically inform applications of significant occurrences, allowing them to respond promptly without periodic information retrieval. The guide outlines using Google Pub/Sub for real-time message synchronization and details the development of a PHP application to read webhooks, highlighting the importance of verification to prevent misuse. The process involves using Composer to manage dependencies, LeafPHP for structuring, and Blade for templating, while Simple-TxtDb is utilized to manage sessions without a database. Testing is conducted locally using Bruno, a Git-friendly API client, before deploying the application with Koyeb, a cloud service provider. Additionally, the creation of a webhook application using PHP and environment variables is described, demonstrating the process of sending webhook information to endpoints. The text concludes by inviting readers to engage further through forums and live streams.