{"id":696,"date":"2024-04-19T03:57:23","date_gmt":"2024-04-19T03:57:23","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/draith.com\/?p=696"},"modified":"2025-01-04T04:11:01","modified_gmt":"2025-01-04T04:11:01","slug":"why-not-automating-coffee-break-notifications-with-azure-logic-apps","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/draith.com\/?p=696","title":{"rendered":"Why Not? Automating Coffee Break Notifications with Azure Logic Apps"},"content":{"rendered":"\n

Let\u2019s face it, folks: productivity peaks when caffeine flows. But how often do you lose track of time, only to realize you\u2019ve been glued to your screen without your essential coffee break? Enter Azure Logic Apps<\/strong>, your caffeine accountability buddy.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

Yes, we\u2019re automating coffee break reminders. Is it silly? Absolutely. Is it also a fantastic way to show off your Logic Apps skills? You betcha. Let\u2019s build it\u2014with full code, because you deserve it.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

The Plan<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

Here\u2019s what we\u2019re building:<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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  1. Trigger<\/strong>: The Logic App runs every workday at a specific time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  2. Check Your Calendar<\/strong>: Ensure you\u2019re not in a meeting during coffee time.<\/li>\n\n\n\n
  3. Send a Reminder<\/strong>: Notify yourself to take a break and caffeinate responsibly.<\/li>\n<\/ol>\n\n\n\n
    \n\n\n\n

    Create the Logic App<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n

    First, create a Logic App in the Azure Portal (Consumption Plan) and name it something clever like CoffeeBreakBuddy<\/code>. We are building a caffeine ally here afterall.<\/p>\n\n\n\n

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    Full Code: Coffee Break Reminder Logic App<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n

    Here\u2019s the complete code for your new caffeine buddy in JSON. Save it as a .json<\/code> file and import it into the Azure Logic Apps designer<\/p>\n\n\n\n

    {
        \"definition\": {
            \"$schema\": \"https:\/\/schema.management.azure.com\/providers\/Microsoft.Logic\/schemas\/2016-06-01\/workflowdefinition.json#\",
            \"actions\": {
                \"Check_Calendar\": {
                    \"inputs\": {
                        \"host\": {
                            \"connection\": {
                                \"name\": \"@parameters('$connections')['office365']['connectionId']\"
                            }
                        },
                        \"method\": \"get\",
                        \"path\": \"\/v2\/calendars\/me\/events\",
                        \"queries\": {
                            \"$filter\": \"start\/dateTime ge '@{utcNow()}' and start\/dateTime lt '@{addMinutes(utcNow(),30)}'\"
                        }
                    },
                    \"runAfter\": {
                        \"Recurrence\": [
                            \"Succeeded\"
                        ]
                    },
                    \"type\": \"ApiConnection\"
                },
                \"Condition\": {
                    \"actions\": {
                        \"Send_Reminder\": {
                            \"inputs\": {
                                \"body\": {
                                    \"Content\": \"It's coffee o'clock! Take a break and enjoy your brew. \u2615\"
                                },
                                \"host\": {
                                    \"connection\": {
                                        \"name\": \"@parameters('$connections')['office365']['connectionId']\"
                                    }
                                },
                                \"method\": \"post\",
                                \"path\": \"\/v2\/emails\",
                                \"headers\": {
                                    \"Subject\": \"Coffee Break Reminder\"
                                }
                            },
                            \"type\": \"ApiConnection\"
                        }
                    },
                    \"expression\": {
                        \"and\": [
                            {
                                \"equals\": [
                                    \"@empty(body('Check_Calendar')?['value'])\",
                                    true
                                ]
                            }
                        ]
                    },
                    \"runAfter\": {
                        \"Check_Calendar\": [
                            \"Succeeded\"
                        ]
                    },
                    \"type\": \"If\"
                }
            },
            \"triggers\": {
                \"Recurrence\": {
                    \"recurrence\": {
                        \"frequency\": \"Day\",
                        \"interval\": 1,
                        \"schedule\": {
                            \"hours\": [
                                10
                            ],
                            \"minutes\": [
                                0
                            ]
                        }
                    },
                    \"type\": \"Recurrence\"
                }
            }
        },
        \"parameters\": {
            \"$connections\": {
                \"defaultValue\": {},
                \"type\": \"Object\"
            }
        }
    }
    <\/code><\/pre>\n\n\n\n
    How It Works<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
    Trigger: Recurrence<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n