Polling vs. WebHooks: What’s the Difference?

Polling vs. WebHooks: What’s the Difference?

Ever wondered how your CI/CD server knows when to kick off a build? There are two main ways to keep track of updates in your version control system: Polling and WebHooks.

Polling is like repeatedly asking, “Any updates?” If there’s no update, the CI/CD server just keeps checking. If there is, it starts the build process.

On the other hand, WebHooks are more efficient. When an update happens, the version control system automatically sends a notification to the CI/CD server, saying, “Hey! There’s an update!” This triggers the build right away.

In a nutshell, Polling is like constantly checking your mailbox, while WebHooks are like getting a text message as soon as the mail arrives.

Which one do you prefer?

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