What is WebJobs?
Azure WebJobs is a feature of Azure App Service that enables you to run background tasks in the same context as your web app, API app, or mobile app. These background tasks can be simple scripts or programs, such as a batch file or a console application, that can be run continuously or on a schedule.
WebJobs can be used for a variety of tasks, such as:
- Processing image or video files
- Sending email notifications or SMS messages
- Processing data from IoT devices
- Running data analysis or machine learning tasks
- Generating reports or backups
WebJobs can be triggered in different ways, such as:
- On a schedule: the job will run at a specific time or interval
- Continuously: the job will keep running as long as the app is running
- On-demand: the job will run when triggered by an external event, such as a message in a queue or a file being added to blob storage
WebJobs can be implemented in different languages such as C#, F#, JavaScript, and PowerShell, and can be deployed along with your web app or mobile app, using the same deployment process.
In summary, Azure WebJobs is a feature that allows you to run background tasks in the same context as your web app, API app, or mobile app, it can be used for a variety of tasks, it can be triggered in different ways, and it can be implemented in different languages.