How to Structure Projects
Projects contain functions that are grouped into packages and configured by a project.yml file.
How to Deploy Functions to App Platform
Validated on 23 May 2022 • Last edited on 9 Apr 2025
Functions are blocks of code that run on demand without the need to manage any infrastructure. Develop on your local machine, test your code from the command line (using doctl), then deploy to a production namespace or App Platform — no servers required.
You can deploy functions as a component of an App Platform app. First, structure your project so that App Platform can correctly detect the functions and configuration you need:
Next, upload your project to a GitHub repository.
Create a New GitHub Repository
Create a new repository on your personal GitHub account or any organization where you have sufficient permissions.
Finally, create an App Platform app with a functions component based on that GitHub repository.
How to Manage Functions in App Platform
Create and configure functions in App Platform. Functions are blocks of code that run on demand without the need to manage any infrastructure.
After deployment, you can also set up alerts to monitor your Functions’ performance and trigger Function-level alerts.