Learn IBM-CLOUD-FUNCTIONS with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 25, 2025
Learning Path
Learn basic serverless concepts
Understand IBM Cloud ecosystem and services
Deploy first function using CLI
Configure triggers and rules
Build sequences for workflow automation
Skill Improvement Plan
Week 1: Serverless fundamentals and IBM Cloud overview
Week 2: Deploy actions and triggers
Week 3: Integrate with IBM Cloud services
Week 4: Implement sequences and complex workflows
Week 5: Monitoring, optimization, and security best practices
Interview Questions
What is IBM Cloud Functions?
How does IBM Cloud Functions handle events and triggers?
Which runtimes are supported?
Explain sequences and rules in IBM Cloud Functions
Compare IBM Cloud Functions with AWS Lambda and Vercel Serverless
Cheat Sheet
ibmcloud fn action create <name> <file> - create action
ibmcloud fn action invoke <name> - invoke action
ibmcloud fn trigger create <name> - create trigger
ibmcloud fn rule create <rule> <trigger> <action> - bind trigger to action
ibmcloud fn action logs <name> - view logs
Books
Serverless Computing with IBM Cloud Functions
Event-Driven Architectures with OpenWhisk
IBM Cloud for Developers
Hands-On Serverless with IBM Cloud
Building AI Workflows on IBM Cloud Functions
Tutorials
Deploy your first IBM Cloud Function
Integrate function with IBM Cloud Storage
Use triggers and rules for event-driven workflows
Chain actions using sequences
Monitor functions and logs for performance
Official Docs
https://cloud.ibm.com/functions
https://cloud.ibm.com/docs/openwhisk
Community Links
IBM Cloud Functions GitHub
Apache OpenWhisk community
StackOverflow IBM Cloud Functions tag
IBM developer forums
IBM Cloud documentation and blog
Community Support
IBM Cloud Functions GitHub
Apache OpenWhisk community
StackOverflow IBM Cloud Functions tag
IBM developer forums
IBM Cloud documentation and tutorials