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func

Func is a command line tool, short for "function", used primarily in the Azure Functions framework. It is a powerful tool that allows developers to create, deploy, and manage functions, which are small, event-driven pieces of code, without the need for a full-fledged application.

  1. Func provides a simple way to create functions in a variety of programming languages, such as C#, JavaScript, Python, PowerShell, and more.
  2. It is cross-platform and can be used on Windows, Linux, and macOS.
  3. With Func, developers can easily scaffold new functions using various templates, including HTTP triggers, queue triggers, timer triggers, and more.
  4. It supports both local development and testing, allowing developers to rapidly prototype and iterate on their functions before deploying them.
  5. Func can be used to build and package functions into a deployment package, making it easy to deploy functions to Azure or any other cloud platform.
  6. It provides a built-in emulator that allows developers to run and debug functions locally, providing a smooth development experience.
  7. Func integrates seamlessly with other Azure services, allowing developers to easily connect their functions to other resources like Azure Storage, Azure Service Bus, etc.
  8. It supports automatic scaling and can handle high loads by automatically provisioning and scaling the required resources.
  9. Func has a rich set of command line options and parameters that allow developers to customize various aspects of their functions, such as authentication, logging, monitoring, and more.
  10. It is actively maintained and frequently updated by Microsoft and the open-source community, ensuring that developers can leverage the latest features and improvements.

List of commands for func:

  • func:tldr:53a4a func: Run functions locally.
    $ func start
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  • func:tldr:a1223 func: Get the connection string for a specific storage account.
    $ func azure storage fetch-connection-string ${storage_account}
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  • func:tldr:acef4 func: Publish your code to a function app in Azure.
    $ func azure functionapp publish ${function}
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  • func:tldr:b27ce func: Create a new functions project.
    $ func init ${project}
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  • func:tldr:cb72e func: Create a new function.
    $ func new
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  • func:tldr:eacc5 func: Download all settings from an existing function app.
    $ func azure functionapp fetch-app-settings ${function}
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