The Challenge
At my current role, I work on webhook orchestration for
enterprise platforms. Here's what I learned building
systems that handle thousands of webhooks daily.
Key Learnings
1. Tenant Isolation Strategy
When building multi-tenant systems, isolation is critical.
What I learned:
- Database-level vs application-level isolation
- Trade-offs between shared schema vs separate databases
- How to prevent tenant data leaks
Architecture decision:
We chose [approach] because [reasons]...
2. OAuth Integration Patterns
Integrating with platforms like Zendesk, HubSpot requires...
Challenges faced:
- Token refresh handling
- Rate limiting strategies
- Error recovery patterns
3. Webhook Retry Mechanisms
Problem: Webhooks fail. How do you handle retries?
What I implemented:
- Exponential backoff
- Dead letter queues
- Monitoring & alerting
Lessons:
- Why simple retry isn't enough
- Importance of idempotency
- Debugging webhook failures
Tech Stack Insights
- FastAPI: Why async matters for webhooks
- PostgreSQL: Schema design for multi-tenancy
- Docker: Deployment considerations
Conclusion
Building production webhook systems taught me automation.
What's your experience with webhooks?
Have you faced similar challenges?
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