Quick Check

1. What's the difference between polling and webhooks?

2. Answer: Polling means your workflow repeatedly checks for changes on a schedule. Webhooks mean the external service tells you immediately when something happens.

3. In a webhook workflow, which direction does the HTTP request go?

4. Answer: From the external service to your platform. The service initiates the request to notify you of an event.

5. Why might webhooks be better than polling for a form submission workflow?

6. Answer: Users expect immediate feedback. With webhooks, the workflow runs the instant the form is submitted. With polling, there could be a delay of several minutes.

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