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How to Test Twilio Webhooks Locally with Tunneling
Developers often struggle to test Twilio webhooks locally because Twilio's servers can't reach localhost. This guide walks through setting up an Express webhook handler, using tunneling tools like ngrok to expose your local server, and verifying Twilio's HMAC-SHA1 signatures. It covers prerequisites, step-by-step setup, and debugging tips to avoid slow staging deployments.
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A practical tutorial for a common developer pain point, but it's a niche how-to rather than a breakthrough.
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