Triggers kick off the entire Automation by responding to a specific event or condition. When the trigger event or condition occurs, viaSocket detects it.
Instant triggers initiate actions immediately upon the occurrence of a specified event. These triggers provide near-instantaneous responses to events within integrated applications.
At the core of Instant Triggers lies the concept of webhooks. Unlike traditional APIs where you periodically poll for updates, webhooks are HTTP callbacks initiated by events. When an event occurs, such as a form submission or a new record creation, the corresponding webhook sends a payload of data to a predefined URL. viaSocket seamlessly integrates with webhooks, allowing users to create automation workflows triggered by real-time events.
How Instant Triggers Work in viaSocket:
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Each application's API defines the type of triggers it supports. Most APIs offer methods for polling data, for applications to support instant triggers, they must offer webhooks.
In essence, viaSocket adheres to the capabilities provided by each application's API to determine the type of triggers available for automation. If an application supports webhooks, viaSocket can leverage instant triggers for real-time automation, whereas applications without webhook support will rely on polling triggers to periodically fetch updates.