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Ige Olanrewaju Ogunlade
Ige Olanrewaju Ogunlade

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How to create a Function app with a Webhook to provide a Hello message with your name

Introduction
Azure Function App is a serverless computing service provided by Microsoft Azure that enables developers to build and deploy event-driven, scalable, and cost-effective applications without the need to manage infrastructure.
Imagine Azure Function App as a toolbox filled with different tools that perform specific tasks automatically based on certain triggers. It's like having a set of tools that work independently and efficiently without needing your constant supervision.

Here is a simple steps to create one

Step 1

On Azure web browser, search for Function App and click on it.

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Step 2

On the create pane, we have the project details and the instance details. Select the default setting for project details on subscription and also existing resource group

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Review and create:

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Step 3
Allow the deployment to complete:

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Step 4
It is time to create the function:

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Use HTTP Trigger template, fill in the details and click on create

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Step 5
On the trigger function created, check on the left, click on code + test:

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Step 6
Paste the copied URL into your browser's address bar. Add the query string ?name= to the end of the URL and press enter to make the request. If you selected function as the authorization level, append the string &&name= at the end of the URL in the browser's address bar. The result will show your name on the screen. As shown below:

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Step 7
Whenever the trigger function runs, it will be logged, as depicted in the image below.
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