Webhook Module Documentation
Overview
The Webhook module provides comprehensive webhook management functionality for the telecommunications platform. This module handles webhook configuration, event management, delivery tracking, and integration with external systems for real-time event notifications.
Purpose
- Manage webhook endpoints and configurations
- Handle real-time event notifications
- Provide webhook delivery tracking and analytics
- Support external system integrations
- Enable automated event-driven workflows
Module Information
- Path:
src/app/webhook - Module File:
webhook.module.ts - Routing File:
webhook-routing.module.ts - Lazy Loaded: Yes
Components
WebhookComponent
- File:
webhook/webhook.component.ts - Purpose: Main webhook management interface
- Features:
- Webhook configuration dashboard
- Endpoint management and testing
- Event subscription management
- Delivery status monitoring
- Performance analytics display
- Webhook security configuration
Services
WebhookService
- File:
webhook.service.ts - Purpose: Core webhook operations
- Key Methods:
- Webhook CRUD operations
- Event subscription management
- Webhook delivery processing
- Endpoint validation and testing
- Security and authentication handling
- Analytics and reporting
File Structure
``
src/app/webhook/
├── webhook/
│ ├── webhook.component.ts
│ ├── webhook.component.html
│ ├── webhook.component.css
│ └── webhook.component.spec.ts
├── webhook.service.ts
├── webhook-routing.module.ts
└── webhook.module.ts
`
Dependencies
- Internal Modules:
- SharedModule (UI components, utilities)
- AuthenticationModule (user authentication)
- APIModule (API integration)
- External Libraries:
- Angular Common
- Angular Forms
- Angular Router
- HTTP client libraries
- Cryptographic libraries
Routes Configuration
- Base Route:
/webhook
Child Routes:
/webhook/manage - Webhook management
/webhook/events - Event management
/webhook/analytics - Delivery analytics
/webhook/testing - Webhook testing
Key Features
Webhook Management
- Webhook endpoint configuration
- Event subscription management
- Authentication and security setup
- Delivery retry configuration
- Webhook testing and validation
- Performance monitoring
Event System
- Real-time event processing
- Event filtering and routing
- Custom event definitions
- Event payload customization
- Event delivery guarantees
- Event history tracking
Delivery Management
- Reliable webhook delivery
- Automatic retry mechanisms
- Delivery status tracking
- Failure handling and recovery
- Performance optimization
- Delivery analytics
Security Features
- Webhook authentication
- Payload encryption
- Signature verification
- IP whitelisting
- Rate limiting
- Security monitoring
Webhook Types
System Events
- User Events: Registration, login, profile changes
- Service Events: Service activation, suspension, changes
- Billing Events: Payment processing, invoice generation
- System Events: Maintenance, updates, alerts
Communication Events
- SMS Events: Message sent, delivered, failed
- Voice Events: Call initiated, completed, failed
- Email Events: Email sent, delivered, bounced
- Campaign Events: Campaign started, completed, paused
Platform Events
- API Events: API calls, rate limits, errors
- Integration Events: Third-party integrations
- Security Events: Authentication, authorization, breaches
- Performance Events: System performance, thresholds
Event Management
Event Configuration
- Event type definitions
- Payload structure configuration
- Filtering rules and conditions
- Delivery preferences
- Retry policies
- Error handling
Event Processing
- Real-time event capture
- Event validation and processing
- Payload generation and formatting
- Event routing and delivery
- Error handling and recovery
- Performance monitoring
Event Tracking
- Event delivery status
- Performance metrics
- Error rates and analysis
- Delivery time tracking
- Success rate monitoring
- Historical analytics
Webhook Configuration
Endpoint Configuration
- URL validation and testing
- HTTP method specification
- Header configuration
- Authentication setup
- Timeout configuration
- Retry policy definition
Security Configuration
- Authentication method setup
- Signature verification
- IP address whitelisting
- SSL/TLS requirements
- Rate limiting rules
- Security monitoring
Delivery Configuration
- Retry attempt limits
- Retry interval settings
- Failure handling rules
- Dead letter queue setup
- Batch delivery options
- Priority settings
Integration Points
With Authentication Module
- User authentication for webhook management
- API authentication for webhook delivery
- Security enforcement
- Permission management
With API Module
- API endpoint integration
- Token management
- Rate limiting coordination
- Security synchronization
With All Platform Modules
- Cross-module event generation
- System-wide event distribution
- Module-specific webhooks
- Unified event management
Security Features
Authentication
- API key authentication
- OAuth 2.0 support
- JWT token validation
- Basic authentication
- Custom authentication schemes
Data Protection
- Payload encryption
- Secure transmission
- Data anonymization
- GDPR compliance
- Privacy controls
Security Monitoring
- Delivery attempt logging
- Security incident detection
- Abuse monitoring
- Rate limit enforcement
- Access control
Performance Features
- Asynchronous webhook delivery
- Batch processing capabilities
- Load balancing for high volume
- Performance monitoring
- Resource optimization
- Scalable architecture
Usage Guidelines
For Developers
1. Webhook Setup:
- Configure webhook endpoints
- Set up authentication
- Define event subscriptions
- Test webhook delivery
2. Integration:
- Implement webhook handlers
- Handle security verification
- Process webhook payloads
- Implement error handling
For Administrators
1. Webhook Management:
- Monitor webhook performance
- Configure security settings
- Manage user permissions
- Handle webhook issues
2. System Monitoring:
- Monitor delivery rates
- Analyze performance metrics
- Handle system alerts
- Optimize configurations
For Integrators
1. External Integrations:
- Set up external webhooks
- Configure authentication
- Test integration flows
- Monitor integration health
API Integration
Webhook Management
GET /webhooks - List webhooks
POST /webhooks - Create webhook
PUT /webhooks/{id} - Update webhook
DELETE /webhooks/{id} - Delete webhook
POST /webhooks/{id}/test - Test webhook
Event Management
GET /webhooks/events - List event types
POST /webhooks/{id}/subscribe - Subscribe to events
DELETE /webhooks/{id}/unsubscribe - Unsubscribe from events
GET /webhooks/{id}/events - Get webhook events
Delivery Tracking
GET /webhooks/{id}/deliveries - Get delivery history
GET /webhooks/deliveries/{id} - Get delivery details
POST /webhooks/deliveries/{id}/retry - Retry delivery
GET /webhooks/analytics` - Get delivery analytics
Error Handling
- Webhook configuration errors
- Delivery failures and retries
- Authentication failures
- Network connectivity issues
- Payload validation errors
- Rate limiting violations
Performance Considerations
- Asynchronous webhook processing
- Efficient delivery mechanisms
- Retry logic optimization
- Performance monitoring
- Resource usage optimization
- Scalability planning
Testing
Unit Testing
- Component functionality
- Service method testing
- Webhook validation logic
- Event processing testing
Integration Testing
- Webhook delivery testing
- External system integration
- Authentication flow testing
- Performance testing
End-to-End Testing
- Complete webhook workflows
- Event-to-delivery testing
- Error scenario testing
- Performance benchmarking
Best Practices
Webhook Design
- Idempotent webhook handlers
- Proper error handling
- Security verification
- Performance optimization
- Comprehensive logging
Event Management
- Clear event definitions
- Consistent payload structures
- Appropriate event filtering
- Efficient event processing
- Proper error handling
Security
- Always verify signatures
- Use HTTPS endpoints
- Implement proper authentication
- Monitor for abuse
- Regular security audits
Future Enhancements
- Enhanced event filtering
- Advanced analytics dashboard
- Webhook debugging tools
- Enhanced security features
- Mobile webhook management
- Webhook marketplace
- AI-powered optimization