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Webhooks in CI/CD are a callback mechanism based on HTTP. They allow systems (e.g., code repositories) to automatically notify other systems (e.g., CI/CD servers) about the occurrence of certain events.

How it works:

1. Event: An event occurs in the source (e.g., push of a new commit to a Git repository).
2. Notification: The source sends an HTTP POST request to a predefined URL of the recipient (CI/CD server).
3. Recipient: The CI/CD server receives the request, which contains information about the event, and based on this information, starts the corresponding pipeline (e.g., build, test, deploy).

Advantages of using webhooks:

• Automatic start: Pipelines start immediately after the event, without polling.
• Reactivity: Accelerates the feedback cycle in the development process.
• Efficiency: Reduces system load, as there are no constant requests to check for changes.

Examples of use:

• Starting builds and tests on each commit.
• Deploying to staging environment after successful tests.
• Notifying about the pipeline status.

Typical configuration in GitLab:

# gitlab-ci.yml
stages:
  - build
  - test
  - deploy

build_job:
  stage: build
  script:
    - echo "Building..."

test_job:
  stage: test
  script:
    - echo "Testing..."
  needs:
    - build_job

deploy_job:
  stage: deploy
  script:
    - echo "Deploying..."
  needs:
    - test_job

Webhook configuration in GitLab repository: Settings -> Webhooks -> Add your CI/CD server URL and select relevant events (e.g., Push events).

Thus, webhooks are a key component for building reactive and efficient CI/CD pipelines, enabling automation based on events.