Coding (Platform)

Express: Resolve duplicate updates for webhook receiver update stream

A service boundary accepts valid traffic but mishandles duplicate, stale, or unauthorized records. The affected area is webhook receiver.

Repair the webhook receiver update stream implementation so it keeps the latest valid version and reports stale conflicts.

Evidence

Affected surface: Express / webhook receiver.
Observed failure family: resolve duplicate updates.
Scope policy: authorized must equal true.

What this task practices

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