Overview of Function
The function provided allows users to send SMS messages to a specified phone number using Twilio's messaging service. This can be particularly useful for various applications where SMS notifications or alerts are required to be sent.
Function Code Snippet Explanation
The code snippet provided in the function extracts necessary variables such as phoneNumber, messageBody, twilioAccountSid, twilioAuthToken, and twilioNumber from the input arguments. It then utilizes a custom Base64 encoding function to encode the data required for the Twilio API request.
POST Data String and API Endpoint
The function constructs the POST data string containing the necessary parameters like the recipient phone number, sender number, and message body. It then forms the Twilio API endpoint URL for sending the SMS message.
Authorization and Headers Setup
The function prepares the authorization header using the custom Base64 encoding function previously defined. It also sets up the required headers for the Twilio API request, specifying the authorization and content type.
Sending SMS Message
After setting up the headers, the function sends the SMS message using Twilio's API by making a POST request to the specified endpoint. It handles the response accordingly, determining the success or failure of the message delivery.
Error Handling
In case of any errors during the API request, such as network issues or incorrect parameters, the function provides error handling. It generates appropriate responses to account for scenarios where the message sending process fails.
Function Completion Trace
Upon completing the SMS sending process, the function generates a trace containing details of the outcome. This trace includes information about the success or failure of the message delivery, along with specific messages indicating the status.
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