
The Webhook Solution Explained
How n8n Transforms API Development with Two Nodes
Technical Overview: Building APIs Visually
- The Webhook Node: Creates an HTTP endpoint that can receive requests from any application
- Processing Logic: Add nodes between to transform, validate, and process incoming data
- Respond to Webhook Node: Returns appropriate responses to the requesting application
Key Technical Benefits
- No coding required - build entirely with visual workflow
- Supports standard HTTP methods (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE)
- Process JSON, form data, query parameters
- Full control over response headers, status codes and body content
- Deploy instantly without traditional DevOps processes