Scheduled Node.js function using Firebase - Executes every 5 minutes
Learn how to easily write and deploy a Node.js function using Firebase Cloud Functions and Google Cloud Scheduler. In this video, we'll walk through:
1️⃣ Setting up Firebase CLI and initializing a project.
2️⃣ Writing a scheduled function to run every 5 minutes using onSchedule.
3️⃣ Deploying the function and validating the output in Firebase and Google Cloud dashboard.
This guide simplifies automation with Firebase, demonstrating how to use Google Cloud infrastructure for scheduled tasks like sending emails, database cleanup, or monitoring
✨ Steps Covered:
Firebase CLI log in.
Initialize a project and set up Cloud Functions with TypeScript.
Write a scheduled function using onSchedule.
Deploy the function and validate its execution in Firebase.
💡 Perfect for developers looking to automate processes without complex infrastructure setups!
00:00 Introduction
00:39 Firebase login and init
01:44 Writing code
02:54 Firebase deploy
03:34 Firebase dashboard
04:23 Summary