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Comparin Functions vs. AWS Lambda Functions
PubNub PortalMay 7, 2018

Comparin Functions vs. AWS Lambda Functions

We're often asked, "is Functions the same as AWS Lambda?" A breakdown of the similarities, differences, and use cases
Adam Bavosa
Adam Bavosa
Language Translation with Microsoft Translator
PubNub PortalMay 7, 2018

Language Translation with Microsoft Translator

PubNub's Functions partnership to bring powerful language translation directly into your data streams - our new Microsoft Azure Translator BLOCK.
Stephen Blum
Stephen Blum
Setting up Dialogflow Webhooks using Functions
PubNub PortalMar 13, 2018

Setting up Dialogflow Webhooks using Functions

How to get started setting up Dialogflow with Functions to create smart applications that trigger action in real time.
Jordan Schuetz
Jordan Schuetz
Cool Hacks with PubNub and IBM Watson APIs
PubNub PortalFeb 20, 2018

Cool Hacks with PubNub and IBM Watson APIs

Tutorials using a number of IBM Watson APIs combined with Functions, including home automation, language translation, and more.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
What is functions as a service (FaaS)?
PubNub PortalFeb 12, 2018

What is functions as a service (FaaS)?

Functions-as-a-Service (FaaS) is a cloud computing model that can be thought of as the plug-and-play of web-based application development.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
The Way to Log JSON Messages to a Private Database
PubNub PortalFeb 8, 2018

The Way to Log JSON Messages to a Private Database

With Functions, you can efficiently save all published JSON messages to your database.
Stephen Blum
Stephen Blum
Triggering Webhooks with XHR | PubNub
PubNub PortalMay 30, 2017

Triggering Webhooks with XHR | PubNub

How to use the XHR module with Functions to trigger webhooks and integrate 3rd party webservices directly into your data streams.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Working with Event Handler Types
PubNub PortalMay 24, 2017

Working with Event Handler Types

A walkthrough of the 3 different Functions event handler types, and when to use them.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll
Working with the Key-Value Store
PubNub PortalMay 16, 2017

Working with the Key-Value Store

Utilizing the PubNub Key-Value Store with Functions to store and retrieve data in the network, completely serverless.
Michael Carroll
Michael Carroll