Generate a random number and return result in JSON

After receiving an HTTP request, this function generates a random number between 1 and 100, and then returns the number in JSON format.

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• Workflows Tutorial (1st gen)

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Python

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import functions_framework
import random
from flask import jsonify


@functions_framework.http
def randomgen(request):
    randomNum = random.randint(1, 100)
    output = {"random": randomNum}
    return jsonify(output)

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