How to locally test your Webhooks using Ruby

Utilizing webhooks is an effective method for receiving notifications about specific events, such as receiving or updating emails, without needing an externally accessible web server, thanks to updates in the Nylas Ruby SDK. Local testing of webhooks offers the advantage of quick fixes and simplicity compared to testing on a web server, as demonstrated using a terminal application integrated with the Curses library for enhanced user experience. To set up this local testing environment, one must have the Nylas Ruby SDK installed and configure a terminal application that tracks emails and displays information like message IDs, dates, senders, recipients, titles, and webhook types. The application leverages the Nylas service to establish a webhook tunnel and uses the Curses library to manage the display of notifications, while a separate script can be used to send trackable emails to trigger events. This local testing approach saves time and helps prevent errors, encouraging developers to explore further by signing up for Nylas and engaging with their resources, such as the LiveStream Coding with Nylas.