functions (Preview)

Stream Data to Another Systemanchor

availability

We're building functions with the same proven expertise and rock solid foundations you expect from Braintree. Take a look at our documentation preview to get a jump start on what you'll make with functions.

Email functions-requests@braintreepayments.com to learn more.

Initialize a New Functionanchor

  1. bash
$ btfns init MyExportFunction --template=dataExport

The CLI will create a new directory, MyExportFunction with an index.js file, which you can build off of to create your function.

  1. bash
MyExportFunction
├── config.yml
├── index.js
└── package.json

Write Codeanchor

You'll need to decide on the events you want to expose to your function.

You can see available events in the docs or by running:

  1. bash
$ btfns events --list-available
> Available events
> ----------------
> transaction.authorized
> transaction.declined
> transaction.settled
...

Inside your project directory, change the YAML file to reflect the events to send to your function.

  1. yaml
name: "MyExportFunction"
type: "dataExport"
events:
  - transaction.settled

Braintree will provide your function with a batch of transactions that match the criteria. Our example will filter on settled transactions. You can process the data however you'd like and send those results to an external system.

In the index.js file, add the following code:

  1. JavaScript
const fetch = require("node-fetch");

exports.MyExportFunction = context => {
  const payload = context.payload.transactions.map(transaction => ({
    braintreeId: transaction.id,
    amount: transaction.amount
  }));

  const httpOptions = {
    method: "POST",
    body: JSON.stringify(payload),
    headers: {
      "Content-Type": "application/json"
    }
  };

  return fetch("https://accounting.service/transactions", httpOptions)
    .then(r => r.json())
    .then(result => {
      if (result.status === "200") {
        console.log("success!");
      } else {
        console.log("error: " + result.status);
      }
    });
};

Test and Deploy Your Functionanchor

Testinganchor

Before deploying, it is important to test your function locally. You can use the built-in testing tool to ensure everything works as expected.

  1. bash
$ btfns test

You can also generate a custom mock dataset for use in your own custom testing.

  1. bash
$ btfns generate-test-data

This will create a testData.json file in the __tests__ directory which will contain an example payload as you can expect from Braintree’s services.

Deploymentanchor

When your function is ready, run the deploy command.

  1. bash
$ btfns deploy
> Deploying...
...
> SUCCESS!

By default this will be deployed to your sandbox account, but you can select the production option in the prompt or run: btfns deploy --production.


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