Each function can have many deployments, which can be thought of as versions of the mini-application. Functions can be created and deployed in different ways to meet your unique development habits.
Deployment status
Throughout the life cycle of a deployment, it could have the following status.
| Status | description |
active | The deployment is built and currently activated and ready to be executed. A function can have one active deployment and deployment a must be active before being executed. |
ready | A deployment is built, but is not activated. ready deployments can be activated to replace the current active deployment. |
building | A deployment is being built. Check the build log for more detailed logs. |
processing | The function deployment has begun and has not finished. |
waiting | The deployment is queued but has not been picked up for processing. |
failed | A deployment was not successful. Check the build log for detailed logs for debugging. |
Update deployment
Some Function settings require redeploying your function to be reflected in your active deployment. When you update a function by changing it's Git settings, Build settings, and Environment variables, you need to redeploy your function before they take effect.
Build logs
When you build a deployment, the logs generated will be saved for debugging purposes. You can find build logs by navigating to the deployments tab of your function, clicking the three-dots menu beside, and click Logs.
Redeploy
After updating the configuration, redeploy your function for changes to take effect. You can also redeploy to retry failed builds.
- Navigate to Functions.
- Open the function you wish to inspect.
- Under the Deployments tab, find the status of the current active deployment.
- Redeploy by clicking the triple-dots beside an execution, and hitting the Redeploy button.
Redeployment behavior varies depending on how the initial deployment was created.
Benefits for Pro+ users
Users subscribed to the Appwrite Pro plan or above receive certain special benefits:
- Express builds for quicker deployments, resulting in reduced wait times and smoother workflows
- Customizable runtime specifications, allowing for tailored performance and resource allocation