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Stop Fighting Python for Webhooks: Why Node.js is Optimal for Cloud Function Signatures (opens in new tab)

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The Cryptographic Trust Problem (Why Webhooks Are Unforgiving) Webhooks are the nervous system of modern production apps. Whether you are processing a payment on Stripe, tracking a subscription on Lemon Squeezy, or fulfilling an order via Shopify, webhooks are how external platforms tell your backend: "Hey, something important just happened". Because these webhook endpoints have to be publicly accessible, they are prime targets for malicious actors. To prevent this, platforms use cryptographi...

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