VS Code Extension

The EDJX Toolkit is an open-source extension built for Visual Studio Code (VS Code) editor. Using this extension, you can develop and deploy serverless applications that use the EdjPlatform.

Prerequisites

Make sure you have the required permissions to add or modify resources in the EdjPlatform, which are based on group permissions assigned to each user group. See Groups for details.

1. Install the Extension

To install the extension:

  1. Open VS Code.

  2. In the sidebar, click the Extensions icon.

  3. In the search box, enter edjx-vscode, and click Install.

  4. Restart the editor.

The EDJX extension displays in the sidebar.

2. Connect to the EdjPlatform

To connect to the EdjPlatform:

If you are not deploying an application to the default EDJX environment, make sure that you change the environment before you proceed.

  1. Sign up for an EDJX account.
    Create your login credentials here.

  2. Open VS Code.

  3. In the sidebar, click the EDJX extension icon.

  4. Click Connect to EDJX button.

  5. Enter your username and password in the prompt.

You are now connected to the EdjPlatform as displayed in the following image.

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3. (optional) Switch the Organization

To switch the organization:

  1. Select a profile in the Profile panel.

  2. Click the organization from the list when prompted.

    vscode change org

4. Create an Application

  1. Hover over the Application panel.

  2. Click the Create Application (+) icon.

  3. Enter a name for the application you are creating.

The application displays in the Application panel.

5. Add a Function

Rust

  1. Open VS Code.

  2. Click the EDJX Extension.

  3. In the Profile panel, click Connect to EDJX.

    If you are already logged in, proceed to the next step.

  4. Hover over an Application and click the + icon.

    vscode add function 1

  5. Follow the prompts.

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    The function saves under the selected application, and a new window opens with the project files displayed.

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C++

  1. Open VS Code.

  2. Click the EDJX Extension.

  3. In the Profile panel, click Connect to EDJX.

    If you are already logged in, proceed to the next step.

  4. Hover over an Application and click the Add Function icon.

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  5. Follow the prompts.

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    The function saves under the selected application, and a new window opens with the project files displayed.

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6. Build the Function

Rust

  1. In the Explorer view, navigate to the folder where the function exists.

  2. Select the edjconfig.yaml file within your function folder.

  3. Click Build.

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    VS Code initiates a terminal instance and the process executes.

  4. Press any key to close the terminal instance.

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C++

  1. In the Explorer view, navigate to the folder where the function exists.

  2. Select the edjconfig.yaml file within your function folder.

  3. Click Build.

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    VS Code initiates a terminal instance and the process executes.

  4. Press any key to close the terminal instance.

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7. Deploy the Function

Rust

  1. In the Explorer view, navigate to the folder where the function exists.

  2. Select the edjconfig.yaml file within your function folder.

  3. Click Deploy Function.
    A confirmation dialog displays.

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  4. Click Yes to proceed with deployment.
    The edjconfig.yaml file auto-populates the function_id.

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C++

  1. In the Explorer view, navigate to the folder where the function exists.

  2. Select the edjconfig.yaml file within your function folder.

  3. Click Deploy Function.
    A confirmation dialog displays.

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  4. Click Yes to proceed with deployment.
    The edjconfig.yaml file auto-populates the function_id.

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See also