What should a webhook handler do upon receiving a request with a dispute event?

When a webhook handler receives a request with a dispute event, it is crucial to immediately return a success response. This action indicates to Stripe that the webhook request was successfully processed. Webhooks are designed to be asynchronous, meaning that after acknowledging receipt of the event, the handler can perform any additional processing required afterwards.

Returning a success response right away (typically a 200 HTTP status) informs Stripe that the webhook has been received, helping to prevent Stripe from resending the same event multiple times if it does not get an acknowledgment within a certain period. This practice is essential in maintaining a clean and efficient communication flow between your application and Stripe, as responding immediately allows your system to be responsive and prevents unnecessary clutter caused by duplicate webhook calls.

In addition to this, the webhook handler can then log the event, initiate further investigations or alerts in the background without slowing down the response time to Stripe. This ensures you are compliant with Stripe's webhook processing requirements while allowing your application to manage dispute events effectively.