APIs, webhooks and workflows are often mentioned together. However, each plays a different role in an integration.
API: controlled data exchange
An API is an agreed way for software to retrieve, add or update data. The available capabilities vary by application.
Webhook: report a change immediately
A webhook signals that something has happened, such as a candidate being hired. This means an integration doesn’t have to keep checking for new information.
Workflow: the steps and rules
The workflow determines what should happen after an event. Examples include validating data, creating an employee record and then requesting an account.
Together, they form a managed process
LinkraFlow combines these technical components in a workflow that’s tested, executed and monitored. The technology serves the business process.