Push Technology vs Webhooks

Developers should use push technology when building applications requiring instant data updates, such as chat apps, live sports scores, stock tickers, or IoT monitoring systems meets developers should learn and use webhooks when building applications that require real-time updates or integrations, such as notifying users of events (e. Here's our take.

Push Technology

Nice Pick

Developers should use push technology when building applications requiring instant data updates, such as chat apps, live sports scores, stock tickers, or IoT monitoring systems

Pros

• It reduces latency and server load compared to polling, making it ideal for real-time features where users need immediate information without manual refreshes
• Related to: websockets, server-sent-events

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

Webhooks

Developers should learn and use webhooks when building applications that require real-time updates or integrations, such as notifying users of events (e

Pros

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• Related to: http-requests, rest-apis

Cons

• Specific tradeoffs depend on your use case

The Verdict

Use Push Technology if: You want it reduces latency and server load compared to polling, making it ideal for real-time features where users need immediate information without manual refreshes and can live with specific tradeoffs depend on your use case.

Use Webhooks if: You prioritize g over what Push Technology offers.

The Bottom Line

Push Technology wins

Developers should use push technology when building applications requiring instant data updates, such as chat apps, live sports scores, stock tickers, or IoT monitoring systems