Can you describe the process of creating a custom API and using it within an Azure Logic App?
To create a custom API and use it within an Azure Logic App, follow these steps:
1. Develop the custom API : Create a RESTful web service using your preferred language or framework (e.g., ASP.NET Core, Node.js). Ensure it adheres to OpenAPI standards.
2. Deploy the API : Host the custom API on a platform like Azure App Service or any other hosting provider that supports HTTPS.
3. Generate Swagger/OpenAPI definition : Use tools like Swashbuckle for .NET or swagger-jsdoc for Node.js to generate the OpenAPI definition file describing your API’s endpoints and operations.
4. Import the API into Azure : In the Azure portal, navigate to “API Management” and create a new instance. Import the generated OpenAPI definition file to register your custom API.
5. Configure access policies : Set up authentication and authorization rules in API Management to secure your custom API.
6. Integrate with Logic App : In the Azure portal, create a new Logic App. Add an action by searching for “HTTP” and selecting the “HTTP – HTTP Webhook” action. Configure the action with the base URL of your custom API from API Management, specify the desired operation, and provide required parameters.
