Webhook
A webhook is an automated message a service sends to another application the moment a specific event occurs.
A webhook delivers data automatically when something happens — a sale is made, a form is submitted, a payment clears. Instead of one app repeatedly asking another for updates, the source pushes a notification the instant the event occurs.
Webhooks are a cornerstone of real-time automation. They let a trigger in one tool instantly start an action in another, which is why automation platforms rely on them heavily.
API
An API is a defined interface that lets one piece of software request data or actions from another in a structured way.
Automation
Automation is using technology to perform a task or process with little or no ongoing human effort.
Integration
An integration is a connection that lets two separate software tools share data or trigger actions in each other.
Put Webhook to work this week.
Knowing the term is step one. The business kits ship the systems and templates that turn concepts like this into a running operation.