Introduction
The world of mobile app development is constantly evolving, and leveraging innovative technologies like Xamarin Forms and Azure Functions can give you a competitive edge. In this article, we'll explore how to access an Azure Function secured by Auth0 from a Xamarin Forms application.
Microsoft's Azure cloud platform offers a wide range of components for quickly creating, implementing, and managing cloud solutions. It supports all three models of cloud services: infrastructure as a service (IaaS), platform as a service (PaaS), and software as a service (SaaS). With Azure Functions, developers can run small pieces of code without worrying about the whole application or the infrastructure to run it.
Creating an Azure Account
To get started with Azure Functions, you'll need to create an Azure account. Don't worry; creating an account is free, and you won't be charged unless you upgrade your subscription. You'll only need to provide some credit card information for a temporary authorization hold. Microsoft offers $200 credit for starting to explore services for 30 days.
Using Azure Functions as a Serverless Backend
Azure Functions can be used in various scenarios, such as integrating different systems, processing data, or building simple APIs and microservices. The platform provides different initial templates for Azure Functions, including HTTPTrigger, TimerTrigger, and QueueTrigger. In this article, we'll use the HTTPTrigger template to create our Azure Function.
Scaffolding the Project
To access an Azure Function secured by Auth0 from a Xamarin Forms application, you'll need to create an Azure Function with the HTTPTrigger template. Start by creating a new Azure Function in the Azure portal. Fill in the required details, including the app name, subscription, resource group, OS, hosting plan, location, and storage.
Once your function is created, select it from the left bar and expand the "Functions" header to create a new HTTPTrigger function. Name it "Auth0FunctionApp" and set the authorization level to "Anonymous".
Signing Up to Auth0
To handle authentication for your Azure Function, you'll need to sign up to Auth0. If you don't have an account yet, you can sign up for a free one on the Auth0 website.
Creating an Auth0 API for Azure Functions
To represent your Azure Function on Auth0, create a new API in the "APIs" section. Fill in the required details, including the name of your new API and the identifier (which will be used later). Then, click the "Create" button and wait for a few seconds to be redirected to the Quick Start section.
By following these steps, you can access an Azure Function secured by Auth0 from a Xamarin Forms application. This powerful combination enables you to build modern applications with ease, leveraging the benefits of serverless computing and secure authentication.
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