Mastering Azure Serverless Computing

Become an expert in implementing Azure Functions to work seamlessly with your serverless applicationsKey FeaturesDevelop scalable robust multi-tier apps without worrying about infrastructure needsDeploy and manage cost-effective and highly available serverless apps using Azure FunctionsAccelerate enterprise-level application development by seamlessly integrating different cloud services with Azure FunctionsBook DescriptionApplication development has evolved from traditional monolithic app development to using serverless options and microservices. This book is designed to guide you through using Microsoft's Azure Functions to process data integrate systems and build simple APIs and microservices.You will discover how to apply serverless computing to speed up deployment and reduce downtime. You'll also explore Azure Functions including its core functionalities and essential tools along with understanding how to debug and even customize Azure Functions. In addition to this the book will take you through how you can effectively implement DevOps and automation in your working environment. Toward the concluding chapters you'll cover some quick tips troubleshooting techniques and real-world serverless use cases that will help you make the most of serverless computing.By the end of this book you will have gained the skills you need to develop and deliver cost-effective Azure serverless solutions.What you will learnCreate and deploy advanced Azure FunctionsLearn to extend the runtime of Azure FunctionsOrchestrate your logic through code or a visual workflowAdd caching security routing and filtering to your APIsUse serverless technologies in real-world scenariosUnderstand how to apply DevOps and automation to your working environmentWho this book is forThis book is designed for cloud administrators architects and developers interested in building scalable systems and deploying serverless applications with Azure Functions. Prior knowledge of core Microsoft Azure services and Azure Functions is necessary to understand the topics covered in this book. About the Author Lorenzo Barbieri specializes in cloud-native applications and application modernization on Azure and Office 365 Windows and cross-platform applications Visual Studio and DevOps and likes to talk with people and communities about technology food and funny things. He is a speaker a trainer and a public speaking coach. He has helped many students developers and other professionals as well as many of his colleagues to improve their stage presence with a view to delivering exceptional presentations. Lorenzo works for Microsoft in the One Commercial Partner Technical Organization helping partners developers communities and customers across Western Europe supporting software development on Microsoft and OSS technologies.Massimo Bonanni specializes in cloud application development and in particular in Azure compute technologies. Over the last 3 years he has worked with important Italian and European customers to implement distributed applications using Service Fabric and microservices architecture. Massimo is an Azure technical trainer in Microsoft and his goal is to help customers utilize their Azure skills to achieve more and leverage the power of Azure in their solutions. He is also a technical speaker at national and international conferences a Microsoft Certified Trainer a former MVP (for 6 years in Visual Studio and Development Technologies and Windows Development) an Intel Software innovator and an Intel Black Belt.