The data being sent in a network request or response body — as opposed to the metadata in headers or the URL.
"The webhook payload is a JSON object containing the event type, timestamp, and the affected resource's ID."
The data being sent in a network request or response body — as opposed to the metadata in headers or the URL.
No — "Payload" is not an acronym or abbreviation. It's used as a standalone term (noun) in IT conversations and documentation.
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Yes: "The webhook payload is a JSON object containing the event type, timestamp, and the affected resource's ID."
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"Payload" is used as a noun.
Yes — related terms include API, JSON, Endpoint, HTTP. See "Related Terms" above to explore them.
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