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Azure Developer Learning Path

Module 1: Introduction to Azure for Developers

Understand the core concepts of Azure and how it empowers developers to build and deploy cloud-native applications.

What is Azure?

Microsoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that offers a wide range of services, including computing, analytics, storage, and networking. It allows developers to build, deploy, and manage applications and services through Microsoft-managed data centers.

  • Global Reach
  • Scalability and Elasticity
  • Pay-as-you-go pricing
  • Security and Compliance

Key Azure Services for Developers

Explore the fundamental Azure services that are essential for any developer working in the cloud.

  • Azure Compute: Virtual Machines, Azure App Service, Azure Functions, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)
  • Azure Storage: Blob Storage, File Storage, Queue Storage, Table Storage
  • Azure Databases: Azure SQL Database, Azure Cosmos DB, Azure Database for PostgreSQL
  • Azure Networking: Virtual Network, Load Balancer, Application Gateway
  • Azure DevOps: CI/CD pipelines, Git repositories, Boards

Your First Azure App

Get hands-on experience by deploying a simple web application to Azure App Service.

Prerequisites: Azure Account, Azure CLI or Azure PowerShell.

Example Command (Azure CLI):

az group create --name myResourceGroup --location westus2

Follow the step-by-step guide to set up your environment and deploy your application.

Understanding Cloud-Native Development

Learn the principles of cloud-native applications, including microservices, containers, and DevOps practices.

  • Benefits of Microservices Architecture
  • Containerization with Docker
  • CI/CD for Agile Development
  • Observability and Monitoring