Deploying a Decision Model and Notation (DMN) project as a Google Cloud Function is only half of the process. This article focuses on executing your DMN service, request formatting, and response handling.

When you deploy a DMN model as a Google Cloud Function, you'll receive a unique execution URL that allows you to execute your DMN model as a Google Cloud Function.

Preparing the Execution Request for Google Cloud Function

Request Details

  • URL: Your unique Google Cloud Function execution URL
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  • Method: POST
  • Content-Type: application/json
  • Body: The original input should be re-formatted as below, surrounded by an input tag for the request body.
Input Data Structure

Response Structure from Google Cloud Function

A successful DMN service execution returns a response as follows.

Executing Google service

Response Key Components

  • isCanceled: Indicates execution status
  • notification: notification array if there is any notification defined in the model
  • invocationId: Unique identifier composed
    • RequestId: Azure platform generated
    • RunId: FlexRule engine execution identifier
  • RequestId: Azure platform generated
  • RunId: FlexRule engine execution identifier
  • elapsed: Execution time duration
  • runtimeVersion: FlexRule Runtime version
  • outputs: Decision results array

Summary to Execute the DMN Service as a Google Cloud Function

Once you deploy your DMN model as a Google Cloud function, you will receive a unique execution URL that allows you to invoke the decision service as a Google Cloud function. By setting the required input parameters and posting your request, you can get the desired response and its details.