Azure App Services
Azure App Service is a fully managed platform for building, deploying, and scaling web apps, mobile backends, and business APIs. It supports a variety of programming languages and frameworks and can integrate with other Azure services.
Key Features
- Language Support: .NET, .NET Core, Java, Ruby, Node.js, PHP, Python.
- Framework Support: ASP.NET, Spring, Django, Flask, Ruby on Rails, Express.js.
- Deployment Options: Continuous deployment from Git repositories (GitHub, Azure Repos), Docker Hub, Azure Container Registry, OneDrive, Dropbox.
- Scalability: Manual and automatic scaling based on load.
- Security: Integrated authentication, managed identities, SSL/TLS certificates, network security features.
- DevOps Integration: Continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) with Azure DevOps, GitHub Actions, and others.
- Hybrid Connectivity: Connect securely to on-premises resources using Hybrid Connections.
App Service Plans
An App Service plan defines a set of computing resources for your web app to run. The plan determines the operating system, size, number of web server instances, and the cost. There are several tiers available, each offering different features and pricing.
Getting Started with Web Apps
Deploying your first web app is straightforward. You can create a new App Service and deploy your code using various methods.
Example: Deploying a Node.js App from GitHub
- Navigate to the App Service creation guide.
- Select "Web App" as the service type.
- Choose a runtime stack (e.g., Node.js).
- Configure your App Service Plan.
- Under "Deployment Source," select "GitHub" and authenticate.
- Choose your repository and branch.
- Click "Create" to deploy.
Common Scenarios
API Development
Azure App Services is ideal for hosting RESTful APIs. You can use frameworks like ASP.NET Core Web API, Node.js with Express, or Python with Flask/Django.
Web Application Hosting
Host full-stack web applications with support for various frontend frameworks and backend languages.
Mobile Backend
Provide scalable mobile backends for your iOS, Android, and Windows applications.