Multiply by 2 and return result in JSON

After receiving an HTTP request, this function extracts the input from the JSON body, multiplies it by 2, and returns the result in JSON format.

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Code sample

Python

Before trying this sample, follow the Python setup instructions in the Workflows quickstart using client libraries. For more information, see the Workflows Python API reference documentation.

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import functions_framework
from flask import jsonify


@functions_framework.http
def multiply(request):
    request_json = request.get_json()
    output = {"multiplied": 2 * request_json['input']}
    return jsonify(output)

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