This section of Ottu Webhook Receivers Integration Guide focuses on .NET technologies, providing developers with practical examples and clear guidance for integrating Ottu webhook notifications into .NET applications. Our objective is to enable effective setup and management of webhook events.
Necessary data models and entity configurations for managing and storing webhook notifications and associated data in a .NET application are detailed here. The primary goal is to ensure the efficient capture of data pertaining to webhook notifications and the Checkout API Responses.
The Checkout model represents the data structure for storing information received from the Checkout API response. Here’s how you can define this model and configure its entities in .NET:
A new Controller should be created in your .NET project. This can be accomplished manually or by utilizing scaffolding tools in Visual Studio or the .NET CLI.
Here’s an example of how the WebhookController could look:
usingMicrosoft.AspNetCore.Mvc;usingSystem;usingSystem.Text.Json;usingYourNamespace.Models;usingSystem.Linq;usingMicrosoft.Extensions.Logging;namespaceYourNamespace.Controllers{ [ApiController] [Route("[controller]")]publicclassWebhookController:ControllerBase {privatereadonlyILogger<WebhookController> _logger;privatereadonlyApplicationDbContext _context;publicWebhookController(ILogger<WebhookController> logger,ApplicationDbContext context) { _logger = logger; _context = context; } [HttpPost]publicIActionResultReceiveWebhook([FromBody] JsonElement payload) {_logger.LogInformation("Webhook received: {Payload}",payload.GetRawText());if (!VerifySignature(payload)) {returnStatusCode(401,new { detail ="Unable to verify signature" }); }try {var processedData =ProcessData(payload);var savedWebhook =SaveData(processedData);returnOk(new { detail ="Success", webhookId =savedWebhook.Id }); }catch (Exception ex) {_logger.LogError(ex,"Failed to process webhook");returnStatusCode(400,new { detail ="Failed to process webhook" }); } }privateboolVerifySignature(JsonElement payload) { // Assume `CheckSignature` is an actual implementation method // Example implementation might look for a computed hash of the payload and compare it against a signature in the header
var signature =HttpContext.Request.Headers["Signature"].FirstOrDefault(); // Placeholder for actual implementation:returnCheckSignature(payload.GetRawText(), signature,_context.WebhookKey); }privateWebhookProcessData(JsonElement payload) { // Assuming that the payload structure is known and matches the dictionary key namesvar data =JsonSerializer.Deserialize<Dictionary<string,string>>(payload.GetRawText());var sessionId =data["session_id"];returnWebhook.CreateFromWebhook(sessionId, payload, _context); }privateWebhookSaveData(Webhook webhook) {_context.Webhooks.Add(webhook);_context.SaveChanges();return webhook; } }}
Key Points:
Signature Verification:
It's crucial to verify the incoming webhook’s signature securely to ensure the data's integrity and authenticity. The signature verification logic should adhere to the method outlined in Ottu’s official documentation, available here.
Data Processing:
The controller deserializes the JSON payload and processes it according to predefined business rules. The ProcessData method is tailored to manage the specific structure of the webhook data.
Data Storage:
Once processed, the data is stored in the database using the SaveData method, typically through Entity Framework or another ORM.
Logging:
Logging is essential for debugging and tracking webhook activity. It is important to log both the reception of data and any errors that occur.
Conclusion:
The foundational code detailed above establishes a solid starting point for developing a webhook receiver within a .NET environment. To further enhance integration and ensure effective operation, consider adopting the above Key Points with following best practices:
Response Status Codes: It is essential to meticulously manage the response status codes returned to Ottu, ensuring clear communication regarding the success or failure of the webhook handling.
Understanding Endpoint Requirements: Comprehensive knowledge of all endpoint requirements is essential for full compliance with Ottu's operational standards. Detailed information is available on our Endpoint Requirements page.
This guide is specifically designed to provide you with the necessary tools to set up a robust and streamlined webhook receiver. By following these industry best practices, you can manage webhook notifications with precision and security, ensuring that your integration is both effective and compliant.