Python SDK Tutorial¶
This tutorial provides a step-by-step guide to building communication features with Azure Communication Services (ACS).
What You'll Build¶
By the end of this tutorial, you'll have a Python application capable of: - Managing user identities and access tokens. - Sending SMS and email notifications. - Creating real-time chat threads. - Implementing voice calling automation. - Monitoring ACS operations.
Prerequisites¶
- Python 3.8+
- An Azure Subscription
- Visual Studio Code or another IDE.
Tutorial Learning Path¶
The following path guides you through setting up and using ACS features.
graph TD
Step1[1. Local Setup] --> Step2[2. Send SMS]
Step2 --> Step3[3. Send Email]
Step3 --> Step4[4. Real-time Chat]
Step4 --> Step5[5. Voice Calling]
Step5 --> Step6[6. Monitoring]
Step6 --> Step7[7. Infrastructure as Code]Tutorial Steps¶
| Step | Topic | Description |
|---|---|---|
| 01 | Local Setup | Install SDKs, configure environment variables, and verify with identity token creation. |
| 02 | Send SMS | Use the SmsClient to send messages and handle delivery reports. |
| 03 | Send Email | Configure an EmailClient to send simple and HTML-formatted emails. |
| 04 | Real-time Chat | Build a chat system with threads, participants, and real-time messaging. |
| 05 | Voice Calling | Automate outbound calls and handle basic call events. |
| 06 | Monitoring | Configure logging and use KQL queries to monitor your ACS resource. |
| 07 | Infrastructure as Code | Deploy ACS resources using Bicep templates and Python scripts. |