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Description

IBM Cloud Functions is a versatile functions-as-a-service (FaaS) platform built upon Apache OpenWhisk, designed for creating efficient, lightweight code that runs on demand with scalability. This platform provides full access to the Apache OpenWhisk ecosystem, encouraging contributions from developers around the world. With IBM Cloud Functions, developers can create applications that respond to events through sequences of actions. Additionally, it seamlessly integrates cognitive analysis into application workflows, enhancing the capabilities of the applications being developed. As you advance in your use of OpenWhisk components or tackle larger workloads, only then does the cost increase, making it a cost-effective solution for evolving needs. Overall, IBM Cloud Functions stands out as an essential tool for developers seeking to leverage event-driven programming in their applications.

Description

Knative, initially developed by Google and supported by contributions from more than 50 companies, provides a vital suite of components for creating and operating serverless applications on Kubernetes. It includes capabilities such as scale-to-zero, autoscaling, in-cluster builds, and a robust eventing framework tailored for cloud-native environments. Knative effectively standardizes best practices gleaned from successful Kubernetes-based frameworks, whether deployed on-premises, in the cloud, or within third-party data centers. This platform empowers developers, allowing them to concentrate on writing code and innovating without getting bogged down by the challenging yet mundane aspects of application development, deployment, and management. Additionally, Knative's design fosters a more efficient development process, making it easier to integrate and utilize modern technologies.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API No 

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Integrations

Ambassador No 
Batteries Included No 
BentoML No 
Citrus No 
GitHub Yes 
Google Cloud Platform No 
Google Cloud Pub/Sub No 
Google Cloud Tekton No 
IBM Cloudant Yes 
IBM Datacap Yes 
IBM Load Balancer Yes 
IBM Push Notifications Yes 
Kubernetes No 
MicroK8s No 
txtai No 

Integrations

Ambassador Yes 
Batteries Included Yes 
BentoML Yes 
Citrus Yes 
GitHub No 
Google Cloud Platform Yes 
Google Cloud Pub/Sub Yes 
Google Cloud Tekton Yes 
IBM Cloudant No 
IBM Datacap No 
IBM Load Balancer No 
IBM Push Notifications No 
Kubernetes Yes 
MicroK8s Yes 
txtai Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version Yes 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises No 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Deployment

Web-Based Yes 
On-Premises Yes 
iPhone App No 
iPad App No 
Android App No 
Windows No 
Mac No 
Linux No 
Chromebook No 

Customer Support

Business Hours No 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Customer Support

Business Hours Yes 
Live Rep (24/7) No 
Online Support Yes 

Types of Training

Training Docs No 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Types of Training

Training Docs Yes 
Webinars No 
Live Training (Online) No 
In Person No 

Vendor Details

Company Name

IBM

Founded

1911

Country

United States

Website

www.ibm.com/cloud/functions

Vendor Details

Company Name

Google

Website

cloud.google.com/knative

Product Features

Serverless

API Proxy Yes 
Application Integration Yes 
Data Stores Yes 
Developer Tooling Yes 
Orchestration Yes 
Reporting / Analytics Yes 
Serverless Computing Yes 
Storage No 

Product Features

Application Development

Access Controls/Permissions Yes 
Code Assistance Yes 
Code Refactoring Yes 
Collaboration Tools Yes 
Compatibility Testing Yes 
Data Modeling Yes 
Debugging Yes 
Deployment Management No 
Graphical User Interface Yes 
Mobile Development No 
No-Code No 
Reporting/Analytics Yes 
Software Development Yes 
Source Control No 
Testing Management Yes 
Version Control Yes 
Web App Development Yes 

Serverless

API Proxy No 
Application Integration Yes 
Data Stores No 
Developer Tooling No 
Orchestration No 
Reporting / Analytics No 
Serverless Computing Yes 
Storage No 

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