Reusing Database Connections With Azure Functions Using Javascript
I cannot find clear information on how to manage database connections (MongoDB in my case) from an Azure function written in Javascript.
The Microsoft document below says to not create a connection for each invocation of the function by using static variables in C# using .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server and the pooling is handled by the client connection. It does not describe how to do this in Javascript.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/manage-connections
A solution of creating a global variable to hold the database client between invocations is described here but the author is not confident this is the correct way to do it.
http://thecodebarbarian.com/getting-started-with-azure-functions-and-mongodb.html
Has anyone used this in production or understand if this is the correct approach?
javascript mongodb mongoose
azure-functions asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
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I cannot find clear information on how to manage database connections (MongoDB in my case) from an Azure function written in Javascript.
The Microsoft document below says to not create a connection for each invocation of the function by using static variables in C# using .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server and the pooling is handled by the client connection. It does not describe how to do this in Javascript.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/manage-connections
A solution of creating a global variable to hold the database client between invocations is described here but the author is not confident this is the correct way to do it.
http://thecodebarbarian.com/getting-started-with-azure-functions-and-mongodb.html
Has anyone used this in production or understand if this is the correct approach?
javascript mongodb mongoose
azure-functions asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
31
Refer to MongoClient Connection Pooling section here and use similar pattern in your Azure Function. mongodb.github.io/node-mongodb-native/driver-articles/…
– Baskar
Nov 22 '18 at 4:37
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I cannot find clear information on how to manage database connections (MongoDB in my case) from an Azure function written in Javascript.
The Microsoft document below says to not create a connection for each invocation of the function by using static variables in C# using .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server and the pooling is handled by the client connection. It does not describe how to do this in Javascript.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/manage-connections
A solution of creating a global variable to hold the database client between invocations is described here but the author is not confident this is the correct way to do it.
http://thecodebarbarian.com/getting-started-with-azure-functions-and-mongodb.html
Has anyone used this in production or understand if this is the correct approach?
javascript mongodb mongoose
azure-functions asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
31
I cannot find clear information on how to manage database connections (MongoDB in my case) from an Azure function written in Javascript.
The Microsoft document below says to not create a connection for each invocation of the function by using static variables in C# using .NET Framework Data Provider for SQL Server and the pooling is handled by the client connection. It does not describe how to do this in Javascript.
https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/manage-connections
A solution of creating a global variable to hold the database client between invocations is described here but the author is not confident this is the correct way to do it.
http://thecodebarbarian.com/getting-started-with-azure-functions-and-mongodb.html
Has anyone used this in production or understand if this is the correct approach?
javascript mongodb mongoose
azure-functions javascript mongodb mongoose
azure-functions asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
31
asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
31
asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
31
asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
31
asked Nov 22 '18 at 0:21
Hamish AndersonHamish Anderson
31
31
Refer to MongoClient Connection Pooling section here and use similar pattern in your Azure Function. mongodb.github.io/node-mongodb-native/driver-articles/…
– Baskar
Nov 22 '18 at 4:37
add a comment |
Refer to MongoClient Connection Pooling section here and use similar pattern in your Azure Function. mongodb.github.io/node-mongodb-native/driver-articles/…
– Baskar
Nov 22 '18 at 4:37
Refer to MongoClient Connection Pooling section here and use similar pattern in your Azure Function. mongodb.github.io/node-mongodb-native/driver-articles/…
– Baskar
Nov 22 '18 at 4:37
Refer to MongoClient Connection Pooling section here and use similar pattern in your Azure Function. mongodb.github.io/node-mongodb-native/driver-articles/…
– Baskar
Nov 22 '18 at 4:37
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Yes, there's a very close equivalence between C#/SQL storing a single SqlConnection instance in a static variable and JS/MongoDB storing a single Db instance in a global variable. The basic pattern for JS/MongoDB in Azure Functions is (assuming you're up to date for async/await - alternatively you can use callbacks as per your linked article):
// getDb.js
let dbInstance;
module.exports = async function() {
if (!dbInstance) {
dbInstance = await MongoClient.connect(uri);
}
return dbInstance;
};
// function.js
const getDb = require('./getDb.js');
module.exports = async function(context, trigger) {
let db = await getDb();
// ... do stuff with db ..
};
This will mean you only instantiate one Db object per host instance. Note this isn't one per Function App - if you're using a dedicated App Service Plan then there will be the number of instances you've specified in the plan, and if you're using a Consumption Plan then it'll vary depending on how busy your app is.
answered Nov 22 '18 at 14:49
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Yes, there's a very close equivalence between C#/SQL storing a single SqlConnection instance in a static variable and JS/MongoDB storing a single Db instance in a global variable. The basic pattern for JS/MongoDB in Azure Functions is (assuming you're up to date for async/await - alternatively you can use callbacks as per your linked article):
// getDb.js
let dbInstance;
module.exports = async function() {
if (!dbInstance) {
dbInstance = await MongoClient.connect(uri);
}
return dbInstance;
};
// function.js
const getDb = require('./getDb.js');
module.exports = async function(context, trigger) {
let db = await getDb();
// ... do stuff with db ..
};
This will mean you only instantiate one Db object per host instance. Note this isn't one per Function App - if you're using a dedicated App Service Plan then there will be the number of instances you've specified in the plan, and if you're using a Consumption Plan then it'll vary depending on how busy your app is.
answered Nov 22 '18 at 14:49
MarkXAMarkXA
3,0711114
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Yes, there's a very close equivalence between C#/SQL storing a single SqlConnection instance in a static variable and JS/MongoDB storing a single Db instance in a global variable. The basic pattern for JS/MongoDB in Azure Functions is (assuming you're up to date for async/await - alternatively you can use callbacks as per your linked article):
// getDb.js
let dbInstance;
module.exports = async function() {
if (!dbInstance) {
dbInstance = await MongoClient.connect(uri);
}
return dbInstance;
};
// function.js
const getDb = require('./getDb.js');
module.exports = async function(context, trigger) {
let db = await getDb();
// ... do stuff with db ..
};
This will mean you only instantiate one Db object per host instance. Note this isn't one per Function App - if you're using a dedicated App Service Plan then there will be the number of instances you've specified in the plan, and if you're using a Consumption Plan then it'll vary depending on how busy your app is.
answered Nov 22 '18 at 14:49
MarkXAMarkXA
3,0711114
add a comment |
Yes, there's a very close equivalence between C#/SQL storing a single SqlConnection instance in a static variable and JS/MongoDB storing a single Db instance in a global variable. The basic pattern for JS/MongoDB in Azure Functions is (assuming you're up to date for async/await - alternatively you can use callbacks as per your linked article):
// getDb.js
let dbInstance;
module.exports = async function() {
if (!dbInstance) {
dbInstance = await MongoClient.connect(uri);
}
return dbInstance;
};
// function.js
const getDb = require('./getDb.js');
module.exports = async function(context, trigger) {
let db = await getDb();
// ... do stuff with db ..
};
This will mean you only instantiate one Db object per host instance. Note this isn't one per Function App - if you're using a dedicated App Service Plan then there will be the number of instances you've specified in the plan, and if you're using a Consumption Plan then it'll vary depending on how busy your app is.
answered Nov 22 '18 at 14:49
MarkXAMarkXA
3,0711114
Yes, there's a very close equivalence between C#/SQL storing a single SqlConnection instance in a static variable and JS/MongoDB storing a single Db instance in a global variable. The basic pattern for JS/MongoDB in Azure Functions is (assuming you're up to date for async/await - alternatively you can use callbacks as per your linked article):
// getDb.js
let dbInstance;
module.exports = async function() {
if (!dbInstance) {
dbInstance = await MongoClient.connect(uri);
}
return dbInstance;
};
// function.js
const getDb = require('./getDb.js');
module.exports = async function(context, trigger) {
let db = await getDb();
// ... do stuff with db ..
};
This will mean you only instantiate one Db object per host instance. Note this isn't one per Function App - if you're using a dedicated App Service Plan then there will be the number of instances you've specified in the plan, and if you're using a Consumption Plan then it'll vary depending on how busy your app is.
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Refer to MongoClient Connection Pooling section here and use similar pattern in your Azure Function. mongodb.github.io/node-mongodb-native/driver-articles/…
– Baskar
Nov 22 '18 at 4:37