Which use case is NOT a good reason to set up a webhook handler?

Setting up a webhook handler is essential for various use cases that require real-time updates and notifications from Stripe about events that occur in the system, such as payments and subscriptions. The correct choice indicates a scenario that is not ideal for a webhook handler because syncing products into Stripe from ERP software is generally a periodic or batch process rather than something that requires immediate notification or action in response to events.

Syncing products typically involves transferring data at certain intervals or during specific updates, rather than responding to events as they happen. In contrast, the other scenarios involve dynamic and immediate actions that benefit significantly from webhooks. For example, processing subscription renewals needs to be timely, as users expect their services to continue seamlessly, and automation through webhooks allows for handling renewals quickly and efficiently. Similarly, tracking payment failures and responding to disputes also depend on real-time data and immediate action to ensure financial accuracy and customer satisfaction.

Ultimately, choosing a periodic synchronization process over real-time event handling indicates that setting up a webhook is not necessary for that task, as it does not align with the primary purpose of webhooks—responding to events as they occur in Stripe.