Run background tasks with WebJobs in Azure App Service

Azure WebJobs is a feature of Azure App Service that enables you to run a program or script in the same instance as a web app, API app, or mobile app. WebJobs are useful for running background tasks, such as processing data, sending emails, or automating other tasks.

WebJobs can be triggered in a variety of ways, including:

On a schedule: You can schedule a WebJob to run at a specific time or interval.

On a trigger: You can configure a WebJob to run when a certain event occurs, such as when a new file is added to Azure Blob Storage or when a message is received on a Service Bus queue.

Manually: You can start a WebJob manually using the Azure portal, the Azure CLI, or the Azure PowerShell SDK.

WebJobs can be developed using a variety of programming languages, including C#, Java, Python, and JavaScript. You can use the Azure WebJobs SDK to simplify many programming tasks, such as binding to triggers and accessing Azure resources.

To create a WebJob, you can use the Azure portal, Visual Studio, or the Azure CLI. Once you have created a WebJob, you can deploy it to Azure App Service using the same tools that you use to deploy your web app.

Here are some examples of how WebJobs can be used:

Process data: A WebJob can be used to process data from a variety of sources, such as Azure Blob Storage, Azure SQL Database, or Azure Cosmos DB. The WebJob can then transform the data, load it into a data warehouse, or generate reports.

Send emails: A WebJob can be used to send emails, such as notifications, newsletters, or marketing emails. The WebJob can be triggered on a schedule or when a new event occurs, such as when a new user signs up for your service.

Automate other tasks: WebJobs can be used to automate a variety of other tasks, such as backing up databases, generating reports, or integrating with other systems.

WebJobs are a powerful tool for running background tasks in Azure App Service. They are scalable, reliable, and easy to use.

Here are some of the benefits of using WebJobs in Azure App Service:

Scalability: WebJobs can scale up or down automatically to meet the demands of your workload. This means that you don't have to worry about managing your own infrastructure.

Reliability: WebJobs are run in the same environment as your web app, so they are highly reliable.

Ease of use: WebJobs are easy to develop and deploy. You can use the Azure WebJobs SDK to simplify many programming tasks.

Cost-effectiveness: WebJobs are a cost-effective way to run background tasks in Azure. There is no extra cost to use WebJobs.

WebJob types

The following table describes the differences between continuous and triggered WebJobs.