This section covers what Cloud Functions are, what they're for, and the foundational concepts you'll need before you start building. Read through these pages in order if you're new to Cloud Functions, or jump to a specific topic if you're looking up a concept.

Once you've worked through Basics, continue to Development of Cloud Functions for hands-on guides, or the Cloud Functions SDK for reference material.

In this section

• What is a Cloud Function? — A high-level definition, where Cloud Functions fit in IXON Cloud, and what they can do.
• Characteristics of a Cloud Function — Security, persistence, customisation, and the kinds of problems Cloud Functions are best suited to.
• Data Persistence — Where to put data that needs to outlive a single call: Document Store, Object Storage, and how to choose between them.
• Configuration — How to configure your Cloud Function locally and in IXON Cloud, including secrets and default config.
• Cloud Functions Architecture and Tooling — A deeper look at the runtime, the tools, and the request lifecycle.