Runtime Client
Twilio Runtime Client provides a simple and intuitive way of orchestrating the various parts of the Twilio Runtime. Using the Runtime Client, developers can reference other Functions to better organize their code, and access configuration stored in Assets.
Runtime Client Methods
| Method | Return Type | Description |
getAssets() |
Array of Assets | Provides an array of Asset objects that can be used to retrieve files served on Twilio Assets. |
getFunctions() |
Array of Functions | Provides an array of Function objects that can be used to compose code hosted on Twilio Functions. |
Assets
The Asset object allows developers to load and reference files stored in Twilio Assets. This is ideal for configuration data or minified libraries.
Asset Properties
| Property | Type | Description |
path |
String | String specifying the location of the Asset |
Example of how to get the file path for an Asset
Example of how to load a third party library stored in an Asset
Example of how to read the contents of an Asset
Functions
The Function object enables developers to compose complex applications by allowing them to include and execute code stored in multiple Functions.
| Property | Type | Description |
path |
String | String specifying the location of the Function |
Example of how to retrieve the file path for a Function
Example of how to include code from other Functions
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