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How to integrate Xano with serverless functions?

Discover the ease of integrating Xano with serverless functions. This step-by-step guide helps seamlessly connect your backend, boosting your application's efficiency.

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Overview

Blending Xano with serverless functions means tapping into Xano's powerful backend tools while enjoying the flexibility and cost-effectiveness brought by serverless computing. Think of services like AWS Lambda or Google Cloud Functions being activated to handle backend tasks such as processing data, authenticating users, or making API requests.

When teamed up with Xano's no-code/low-code backend, developers can simplify processes, boost features, and cut down on infrastructure upkeep. It usually calls for creating API endpoints in Xano that the serverless functions can reach out to, ensuring smooth data flow and operations.

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How to integrate Xano with serverless functions?

Step 1: Set Up Xano

  1. First things first, sign up for an account on Xano and log in.
  2. If you don't already have one, create a new workspace.
  3. Now, let's define your data structure by setting up tables in Xano.
  4. Fill those tables with some initial data or connect them to a live data source using an API.

Step 2: Build RESTful Endpoints in Xano

  1. Head over to the "API" section in your Xano workspace.
  2. Create a new API group.
  3. Inside this API group, set up various endpoints (GET, POST, PUT, DELETE) for CRUD operations on your tables.
  4. Configure your endpoints with logical conditions, filters, and customize the responses.

Step 3: Create a Serverless Function

  1. Pick a serverless platform (AWS Lambda, Google Cloud Functions, Azure Functions, etc.).
  2. Set up your development environment:
    • For AWS Lambda, install the AWS CLI and AWS SDK.
    • For Google Cloud Functions, install the Google Cloud SDK.
    • For Azure Functions, install Azure Functions Core Tools.
  3. Create a new serverless function project using the respective CLI commands for your chosen platform.

Step 4: Connect to Xano from Serverless Function

  1. In your serverless function code, install the necessary dependencies for making HTTP requests. For example, if you're using Node.js, you might install Axios or use the native https module:
    ```sh
    npm install axios
    ```

  2. Write the function code to make HTTP requests to Xano endpoints:
    ```javascript
    const axios = require('axios');

    exports.handler = async (event) => {
    try {
    const response = await axios.get('https://xano.example.com/api/v1/your\_endpoint', {
    headers: {
    'Authorization': 'Bearer YOUR_API_KEY'
    }
    });
    return {
    statusCode: 200,
    body: JSON.stringify(response.data),
    };
    } catch (error) {
    return {
    statusCode: 500,
    body: JSON.stringify(error.message),
    };
    }
    };
    ```

  3. Replace https://xano.example.com/api/v1/your_endpoint with the actual endpoint URL generated by Xano.

  4. Include authentication headers if needed, which you can get from the "API" section in Xano.

Step 5: Deploy Your Serverless Function

  1. Deploy your function to the chosen serverless platform.
    • For AWS Lambda:
      ```sh
      zip function.zip index.js
      aws lambda create-function --function-name MyFunction --runtime nodejs14.x --role execution-role-arn --handler index.handler --zip-file fileb://function.zip
      ```
    • For Google Cloud Functions:
      ```sh
      gcloud functions deploy MyFunction --runtime nodejs14 --trigger-http --allow-unauthenticated
      ```
    • For Azure Functions:
      ```sh
      func azure functionapp publish
      ```
  2. Verify the deployment by invoking the function via the platform's respective testing tools or API Gateway.

Step 6: Test and Validate

  1. Call your serverless function endpoint using tools like Postman or a simple curl command:
    ```sh
    curl -X GET https://
    ```
  2. Make sure the function correctly interacts with the Xano endpoints and returns the expected results.
  3. Check logs and debugging information on your serverless platform's dashboard to troubleshoot any issues.

Following these steps will enable the integration of Xano with serverless functions effectively.

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