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3 Serverless Apps You Can Build With Nothing But TwiML

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Date Published
Author
Kyle Kelly-Yahner
Word Count
587
Company Posts That Month
21
Language
English
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-
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No
Summary

Twilio allows developers to build serverless apps using only TwiML Bins and a few lines of XML, eliminating the need for localtunnel or server setup. With a Twilio account, users can create three simple apps: an SMS forwarding app that forwards incoming calls to another number, a conference line that connects multiple callers, and a Rick Roll app that plays a prank call when a specific number is dialed. These apps can be built using the Twilio Console, where users can select "TwiML Bins" and add code to create their own apps. With just 4 lines of code for SMS forwarding and a few more lines for the conference line and Rick Roll app, developers can start building these apps without any additional setup or downloads.

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