Input and output bindings

Another optional but cool feature of Azure Functions are bindings. With bindings, you can bind input and output values to Azure resources. For example, in our first example, we triggered a queue message, which we then wrote to a blob manually. What if I told you we could do this with just a single line of code? In the upcoming section, we'll learn how to add bindings in the portal.

Adding bindings in the portal

You can add bindings in the Azure portal. Create a new Function App (one that isn't in read-only mode) to get started. Now, follow these steps:

1. Create a new function.
2. Pick the Azure Service Bus Queue trigger.
3. Install the extension if you have to.
4. Pick a name for your function or...