How to use Azure Functions instead of WebJobs?

Question

I'm migrating to "App Service for Linux". Unfortunately, it doesn't support WebJobs. And here it says it won't. It suggests using Azure Functions instead.

I have a continuous application with no triggers. It should be always running, something like this:

while (true)
{
    // The logic
}

How should I utilize Azure Functions for such an application?

It is impossible to give any specific implementation details without knowing more about your application. But if your app that is "always running" has a trigger to execute its functionality, Azure Functions can easily be set up to run that way such as on an HTTPS request, timer, etc. Check this out for more info: docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/… — samyap

Thiago Custodio Thiago Custodio · Accepted Answer · 2019-12-20T21:13:17

Maybe Azure Functions may not be the right tool for your scenario, it's best used for code that runs after some event, not for always running code.

Take a look on Hangfire, it can be executed on Linux and allows your scenario: https://www.hangfire.io/

How to use Azure Functions instead of WebJobs?

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