What Is WebJobs?

What Is WebJobs?

WebJobs are part of the Azure App Service. This enables the execution of background tasks alongside a web app. They can be run continuously or triggered by specific events. This event could be pulled from another Azure service like changes in storage, messages in a queue, or HTTP requests. WebJobs also allows for a script to be run in the same instance as a web app, mobile app, or app. The Azure WebJobs SDK can be used with WebJobs to simplify many common tasks....

What Is Azure Functions ?

On the other hand, Azure Functions is a serverless computing service. This allows running event-triggers code without explicitly provisioning or managing infrastructure. Similar to WebJobs, Azure Functions can be triggered by various events like HTTP requests, database changes, or timers....

Factors To Consider Choosing Between WebJobs And Azure Functions

The following are list of important factors that need to be considered before choosing between WebJobs and Azure Functions....

Conclusion

In conclusion, the choice depends on your specific project requirements. Consider workload type, trigger mechanisms, development and deployment preferences, and cost implications to make an informed decision tailored to project needs. For long-running, continuously executing tasks, WebJobs might be the right fit as it also provides more control over the environment. On the other hand, for a serverless, event-driven approach Azure Functions could be the better choice as it is also a cost-effective option. Both WebJobs and Azure Functions are robot offerings by Microsoft Azure....