Introduction to Azure Functions
Azure Functions are a serverless compute service that lets you run code on demand. They're ideal for event-driven applications and microservices.
With Azure Functions, you don’t have to worry about managing servers or infrastructure. You only pay for the time your code is running.
Key Concepts
- Triggers: Event sources that start your function (e.g., HTTP requests, timer, queue messages).
- Bindings: Connect your function to other Azure services (e.g., Storage Account, Service Bus).
- Expressions: Built-in functions for manipulating data.
Common Use Cases
Azure Functions are used in a wide variety of applications, including:
- Web APIs: Build scalable and cost-effective web APIs.
- Data Processing: Transform and process data in real-time.
- IoT Solutions: Collect and process data from IoT devices.