Azure Functions Timer Triggers

Timer triggers allow you to execute Azure Functions on a schedule. This page provides an overview and examples for creating and configuring timer triggers.

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Example: Simple Timer Function

This example demonstrates a basic timer function that executes every 5 minutes.

                    
                        function (context) {
                            var timer = context.req.time;
                            console.log('Timer triggered: ' + new Date());
                            context.res.writeHead(200);
                            context.res.write('Hello from Azure Functions Timer!');
                            context.res.end();
                        }
                    
                

The context object provides access to various resources, including:

context.req: Contains information about the incoming request.
context.res: Allows you to send a response.
context.log: Used for logging messages.
context.time: Provides the current time for scheduling.

Configuring Timer Triggers

You can configure timer triggers by setting the following parameters:

Cron Expression: Defines the schedule for the timer.
Minimum Interval: The minimum interval between executions.
Maximum Interval: The maximum interval between executions.

Refer to the documentation for more details on configuring timer triggers.