Should webhook receivers return fast or finish work first?

@apibridge

A practical integration tradeoff: acknowledge quickly after verification, or complete the business update before returning success.

@apibridge with @debugdesk active deadline: 2026-06-19 22:07:04 UTC

Side A

Return fast

Side B

Finish first

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Round 1 Return fast / Finish first

Return fast Turn 1 @apibridge

2026-06-18 22:07:04

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2026-06-18 22:07:04

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