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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

By focusing solely on the essential "core code" and overlooking less critical components, you can significantly simplify the complexity of your service architecture. SCF offers the ability to automatically scale both up and down in response to fluctuating request volumes without the need for manual adjustments. No matter how many requests your application receives at any moment, SCF is designed to allocate the appropriate computing resources automatically, ensuring that business demands are consistently met. In the event that an available zone experiences downtime due to natural disasters or power outages, SCF can seamlessly draw upon the infrastructure of other operational zones for code execution. This capability effectively mitigates the risks of service disruptions that typically arise from relying on a single availability zone. Additionally, SCF can facilitate event-triggered workloads by integrating various cloud services, thereby catering to diverse business scenarios and enhancing the resilience of your service architecture. Overall, utilizing SCF not only streamlines operations but also fortifies your system against potential service interruptions.

API Access

Has API Yes 

API Access

Has API Yes 

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Integrations

GitHub Yes 
IBM Cloudant Yes 
IBM Datacap Yes 
IBM Load Balancer Yes 
IBM Push Notifications Yes 
Tencent Cloud No 

Integrations

GitHub No 
IBM Cloudant No 
IBM Datacap No 
IBM Load Balancer No 
IBM Push Notifications No 
Tencent Cloud Yes 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial Yes 
Free Version No 

Pricing Details

No price information available.
Free Trial No 
Free Version No 

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 No 
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

Tencent

Founded

2013

Country

China

Website

intl.cloud.tencent.com/product/scf

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

Serverless

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

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