python function is not accessible via the amplify v2 data/resource.ts file (or it is not clear how)

[cookiejest]

Environment information

i am following the instructions here but it is not clear how to reference a python function from the data/resource.ts 

It deploys the lambda function correctly (although I imagine most cases will also want to specify a custom docker image as well.

Can you provide an example of how to do that?

https://medium.com/@misha.slyusarev/amplify-gen-2-custom-python-function-with-cdk-5e5b79b91b10

Describe the bug

no way to surface python function in the UI

Reproduction steps

follow instructions as specified here. https://medium.com/@misha.slyusarev/amplify-gen-2-custom-python-function-with-cdk-5e5b79b91b10

How to use the python function in the data/resource.ts file?

[ykethan]

Hey @cookiejest, thank you for reaching out. Support for python function is currently being tracked on aws-amplify/amplify-backend#1602 and refer to the comments providing some additional information.

Transferring the issue to the API repository for further assistance on the lambda as data source.
On the backend.ts you should be able to use backend.data.addLambdaDataSource to add the custom function as a data source.
Then use create a custom query with a custom handler resolver to use the datasource.
https://docs.amplify.aws/react/build-a-backend/data/custom-business-logic/#step-2---configure-custom-business-logic-handler-code

[cookiejest]

Hi I think this is now supported?

[AnilMaktala]

Hi @cookiejest, Yes, Please refer to documentation here: https://docs.amplify.aws/react/build-a-backend/functions/custom-functions/#python

[vilaB]

Hi @AnilMaktala,

When copy pasting the code from that example several errors related to typescript pop up. Is it inttended to be working example? Amplify will reject the deployments due to the typescript errors :(