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API Webhooks Reliability Patterns

Idempotency, DLQs, and observability patterns learned from Stripe implementations.

Michael Whitaker

Lead Developer

October 20, 2025
8 min read
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Idempotency, DLQs, and observability patterns learned from Stripe implementations.

Key takeaways

  • Replay-safe processing model with durable queues.
  • Schema versioning and contract testing for third-party APIs.
  • Dashboards to monitor event lag and failure bursts.

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About Michael Whitaker

Lead Developer • Portland, OR

Full-stack engineer focused on performance, CI/CD, and DX improvements.