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How to locally test your Webhooks using Python

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Alexandru Grosu
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1,026
Language
English
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Summary

Webhooks provide an efficient means of receiving notifications for events like emails and calendar updates without the need for constant requests, and the Nylas Python SDK offers a way to test these webhooks locally on your machine. By testing webhooks locally, developers can quickly address issues and ensure proper functionality before deploying to an external server, which is more complex and time-consuming. The text describes the process of creating a desktop application using DearPyGUI and the Nylas Python SDK to manage and display webhook notifications, detailing the setup of the application, including installing necessary packages, setting up the environment, and creating a graphical user interface to visualize incoming messages. This method involves using a local file structure, importing dependencies, and configuring webhook behavior, allowing developers to simulate and monitor email events effectively with visual dashboards and tables.