Functions on Code Engine Blog

Why IBM Cloud Code Engine Is the Perfect Home for LinuxServer.io Applications

Mon, 29 Sep 2025 00:00:00 +0000

LinuxServer.io is a global community of open-source enthusiasts who maintain one of the most extensive collections of standardized Docker images. These images are designed with simplicity, consistency, and transparency in mind — making them ideal for everyone from curious beginners to seasoned self-hosters. Whether you’re looking to run a media server, a productivity tool, or a creative application, LinuxServer.io offers a rich catalog of ready-to-use containers that are well-documented and regularly updated. Just deploy an image, and you can access the application directly in your browser — no complex setup required.

Creating a IBM Cloud Code Engine Function Code Bundle FROM scratch

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

Have you ever wanted to create a Code Engine Function code bundle that runs as a Python or Node.js function on IBM Cloud Code Engine, without relying on the Code Engine CLI to build it?

This guide walks you through a manual method to create a Code Bundle, giving you more control over the build process. While this approach is not encouraged as it can lead to unexplained behaviours it’s ideal for experienced developers who need flexibility in how their functions are packaged and deployed.

Writing TypeScript Functions for IBM Cloud Code Engine

Mon, 04 Aug 2025 00:00:00 +0000

IBM Cloud Code Engine is IBM’s serverless platform that allows developers to run apps, jobs, and functions at scale — without the hassle of managing infrastructure. Among its workload types are functions, which currently support Node.js and Python runtimes. In this post, we’ll explore how to write a TypeScript function and deploy it as a Node.js function on IBM Cloud Code Engine. This approach lets you enjoy the benefits of TypeScript — like static typing and modern language features — while still running your function as JavaScript.

IBM Cloud Code Engine: Running Binaries inside the IBM Cloud Code Engine Function Runtimes

Thu, 30 Jan 2025 00:00:00 +0000

In this blog post, we’ll explore how you can use IBM Cloud Code Engine to run binaries inside the existing Node.js and Python runtimes.

IBM Cloud Code Engine is IBMs Strategic serverless compute platform that supports a variety of workloads including functions. A function is a stateless code snippet, that perform tasks as it is invoked by HTTP. For Functions, Code Engine currently supports two programming languages: Node.js and Python. But what if you prefer to use a different language?