How to Send Bulk Emails at Scheduled Times Using Azure Functions and SendGrid with Java
Sending bulk emails on a scheduled time can be a crucial feature for many applications. Using Azure Functions along with SendGrid can help you automate this process with ease. In this guide, we will walk you through the steps to send bulk emails asynchronously at a scheduled time using Java , Azure , and SendGrid . Prerequisites Before we dive into the implementation, ensure you have the following prerequisites: Azure Account : Sign up for an Azure account if you don’t have one already. SendGrid Account : Create an account and obtain your SendGrid API Key . Java Development Environment : Make sure you have an IDE such as IntelliJ IDEA or Eclipse set up with a Maven/Gradle project. Azure Functions Core Tools : If you’re developing locally, you need to install the Azure Functions Core Tools. Step 1: Install Required Dependencies Set up Maven Dependencies : Add the following dependencies to your pom.xml file to integrate Azure Functions and SendGrid into your Java project. < depen...