Integration

n8n is a powerful open-source workflow automation tool that combines the ease of visual programming with the flexibility of code. For Python developers looking to programmatically interact with n8n or extend its capabilities, understanding the n8n API and how to use it with Python is essential. This article provides a detailed overview of the n8n API and how to leverage it effectively using Python, including native Python scripting within n8n workflows and external API integrations. ...

Introduction Webhooks are the backbone of modern, event-driven integrations. Instead of continuously polling an API to ask “has anything changed yet?”, webhooks let services push events to your application as soon as they happen: a payment succeeds, a repository receives a push, a customer updates their profile, or a ticket is assigned. This in-depth tutorial will take you from zero to hero. You’ll learn: What webhooks are and how they compare to polling and WebSockets How to build robust webhook receivers in multiple languages Signature verification, replay protection, and other security best practices Idempotency and reliable processing with retries and dead-letter queues How to test locally using tunnels and inspector tools How to design and operate your own webhook provider at scale Links to the best official docs and tools in the ecosystem If you’re implementing webhooks for the first time or trying to harden your production setup, this guide will meet you where you are and help you ship with confidence. ...