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Makini maintains a comprehensive data model built from analyzing thousands of industrial systems. When data flows through Makini, we automatically transform it from the source system's format into our standardized structure. For example, purchase orders from SAP, NetSuite, and Dynamics all return with consistent field names, data types, and structures. This normalization happens in real-time as data passes through the API. You also have access to raw data if needed for specific use cases. The unified model covers common entities like purchase orders, work orders, inventory items, vendors, and assets, with extensive field coverage across systems.
Webhooks allow Makini to notify your application of events in real-time. To set up webhooks, configure a webhook URL in your connection settings or during the initial connection flow. Your webhook endpoint must accept POST requests, respond within 10 seconds with a 200 status code, and use HTTPS with a valid SSL certificate. Makini will send webhook payloads to your endpoint when configured events occur, such as sync completion, connection status changes, or errors requiring attention. We recommend keeping your webhook receiver lightweight—ideally just writing the payload to a queue for asynchronous processing—to avoid timeouts and ensure reliable delivery.
Makini sends webhooks for several event types: sync completion (successful or failed), connection authentication required (when credentials need renewal), connection status changes (online/offline), and system errors requiring attention. Each webhook payload includes the event type, timestamp, connection ID, and event-specific details like error messages or affected entities. You can configure which events trigger webhooks on a per-connection basis. For workflow-based integrations using Makini Flows, you can also set up custom webhooks triggered by specific conditions in your business logic, providing granular control over real-time notifications.
Testing should cover authentication, data retrieval, data writing, error handling, and workflow logic. Start by connecting a test system through Makini's authentication flow. Use sandbox or non-production instances of your target systems when available. Test API calls for each entity type you'll use (purchase orders, work orders, etc.) to verify data mapping and field coverage. Test error scenarios by providing invalid inputs or attempting operations without proper permissions. For workflow-based integrations, test each workflow step independently before testing end-to-end. Verify webhook delivery and signature verification. Test with realistic data volumes to identify performance issues. Include tests for connection failure scenarios and verify your error handling and retry logic work correctly.
