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Notes on reliable event infrastructure.
Product updates, architecture notes, and workflow patterns for teams building on Hooksbase.
What is agentic AI? Definition, examples, and how it works
Agentic AI is software that decides and acts on its own — without a human prompting every step. Here's a clear definition, how agentic systems work, where they break in production, and what they need to stay reliable.
What is an AI agent? A practical definition for builders
An AI agent is an LLM-driven program that takes goal-directed actions in a loop. Here's a builder-focused definition, the components that make one work, the types you'll see in the wild, and what it takes to keep one reliable.
What is a webhook? Complete guide with examples
A webhook is an HTTP request one service makes to another to say 'this happened.' Here's a clear definition, real examples, what a payload looks like, how to secure them, and how to use them reliably in production.
Webhooks vs APIs: when to use each (and when to use both)
Webhooks push, APIs pull. The choice between them in production is rarely that clean — here's when to use each, when to use both, and what changes when an AI agent is on the receiving end.
Webhook URLs explained: structure, examples, security
A webhook URL is just an HTTPS endpoint — but the conventions, structure, and security around it are what separate one that survives production from one that breaks.