Azure SDK for JavaScript
Welcome to the official documentation for the Azure SDK for JavaScript. This SDK provides a comprehensive set of tools and libraries to help you build, deploy, and manage applications on Microsoft Azure using JavaScript.
Introduction
The Azure SDK for JavaScript is designed to empower developers with efficient and idiomatic ways to interact with Azure services. Whether you're building web applications, serverless functions, or backend services, our SDKs offer robust features, seamless integration, and a developer-friendly experience.
Key Features:
- Modern JavaScript (ES6+)
- Asynchronous operations with Promises and async/await
- Authentication and authorization via Azure Identity
- Comprehensive coverage of Azure services
- Type definitions for TypeScript integration
Getting Started
To start using the Azure SDK for JavaScript, you'll need Node.js installed on your machine. You can install individual packages or the entire SDK.
Installation
Use npm or yarn to install the packages you need. For example, to install the Azure Blob Storage client library:
npm install @azure/storage-blob
# or
yarn add @azure/storage-blobAuthentication
Authenticating your application to Azure is straightforward. The Azure Identity library provides multiple ways to authenticate, including using connection strings, service principals, and managed identities.
import { DefaultAzureCredential } from "@azure/identity";
// Authenticate using DefaultAzureCredential
const credential = new DefaultAzureCredential();
// Example: Authenticate to Azure Storage
import { BlobServiceClient } from "@azure/storage-blob";
const blobServiceClient = new BlobServiceClient("YOUR_STORAGE_ACCOUNT_URL", credential);
Core Services
Explore how to use the Azure SDK for JavaScript with various Azure services:
Compute
Interact with Azure Virtual Machines, Container Instances, and Azure Functions.
Storage
Manage data in Azure Blob Storage, Table Storage, and Queue Storage.
Databases
Connect to and manage Azure SQL Database, Cosmos DB, and PostgreSQL.
Networking
Configure and manage Azure Virtual Networks, Load Balancers, and Application Gateways.
Identity
Securely manage access to Azure resources with Azure Active Directory and Managed Identities.
Key Vault
Store and manage secrets, keys, and certificates.
Developer Tools
The Azure SDK for JavaScript integrates seamlessly with various developer tools and services.
Azure CLI
Use the Azure CLI to provision resources and manage your Azure environment. You can also use it to generate SDK code samples.
Azure PowerShell
Similar to Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell offers cmdlets for managing Azure resources.
Azure SDKs
Understand the overall Azure SDK ecosystem and how the JavaScript SDK fits in.
Visual Studio Code
Leverage the Azure Tools for Visual Studio Code extension for an enhanced development experience, including integrated debugging and resource management.
GitHub Actions
Automate your CI/CD pipelines for JavaScript applications deployed to Azure using GitHub Actions and Azure services.
API Reference
Detailed API documentation for each Azure SDK client library is available on Microsoft Docs.
Key Packages:
@azure/arm-storage: Azure Storage Management@azure/storage-blob: Azure Blob Storage@azure/identity: Azure Identity@azure/cosmos: Azure Cosmos DB@azure/keyvault-secrets: Azure Key Vault Secrets
Examples
Explore a collection of practical examples demonstrating how to use the Azure SDK for JavaScript to perform common tasks:
- Uploading files to Azure Blob Storage
- Querying data from Azure Cosmos DB
- Deploying an Azure Function with Node.js
Support and Community
If you encounter issues or have questions, please refer to the following resources: