Step 6: Set Up the Function App and Develop

Creating a Function App via the Azure portal

1. Sign in to Azure Portal: Go to the Azure portal and sign in with your Azure account.
2. Create a Function App:
3. From the Azure portal menu or the Home page, select Create a resource.

4. In the New page, search for Function App.

   

5. Select Hosting Plan: Under Hosting, choose the Consumption (Serverless) plan for a pay-per-execution model, or select a different plan based on your needs.

   

6. Configure the Function App:

7. On the Basics tab, fill in the required fields:

   • Subscription: Select your Azure subscription.
   • Resource Group: Create a new resource group or select an existing one.
   • Function App name: Enter a globally unique name for your Function App.
   • Region: Choose the region closest to you or your users.
   • Runtime stack: Select the runtime stack (e.g., .NET, Node.js, Python) you want to use.

   • Version: Choose the version of the runtime stack.

     

8. Configure Storage and Networking:

9. Storage Account: Create a new storage account or use an existing one.
10. Operating System: Choose between Windows or Linux.
11. Plan Type: Select the appropriate plan type for your Function App.
12. Monitoring: Enable Application Insights to monitor your Function App, which helps in tracking performance and diagnosing issues.
13. Review and Create:
14. Review all the configurations you have made.

15. Click Create to deploy your Function App.

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Create a Function

• Once the Function App is created, navigate to it in the Azure portal.
• Select Functions from the left-hand menu, then click + Add to create a new function.
• Choose a template (e.g., HTTP trigger) and configure the function settings.