Azure for Developers: The definitive guide to creating secure, scalable Azure apps with GenAI, serverless, and DevOps pipelines

Advance your development career by mastering Microsoft Azure's latest tools and technologies to enhance existing applications and build powerful cloud-native solutions

Key Features

• Build and deploy Azure apps with web, serverless, and container-based architectures
• Create end-to-end cloud solutions on Azure by integrating AI services, monitoring tools, and DevOps
• Upskill confidently with practical insights and real-world development practices
• Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook

Book Description

Supercharge your development career by mastering Azure’s evolving GenAI, container, and serverless capabilities to build scalable, secure applications with confidence. This third edition of Azure for Developers transforms complex cloud concepts into practical skills, guiding you through the design, deployment, and management of cloud-native solutions while eliminating infrastructure headaches.

Fully updated with Azure’s latest features, this hands-on guide helps you automate DevOps pipelines with GitHub Actions, deploy microservices using containers, and integrate generative AI via Azure OpenAI to modernize your development workflows. You will learn how to set up your environment, streamline app deployment, and implement robust service integrations using real-world best practices.

The final section is a game-changer for developers who want to stay ahead of the curve. It shows you how to leverage Azure’s AI and machine learning services to automate tasks, fine-tune models, and build intelligent assistants and next-generation workflows.

By the end, you will have the confidence and capabilities to deliver production-grade cloud solutions that meet real-world demands and position yourself at the forefront of modern cloud development.

What you will learn

• Integrate data solutions like Azure Storage and managed SQL databases into your applications
• Embed monitoring into your application using Application Insights SDK
• Develop serverless solutions with Azure Functions and Durable Functions
• Automate CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions and Azure integration
• Build and manage containers using Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry (ACR), and App Service
• Design powerful workflows with both low-code and full-code approaches
• Enhance applications with AI and machine learning components

Who this book is for

This book is for cloud developers and engineers building applications with Microsoft Azure, as well as those looking to begin a career in Azure development. While a basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended, the book covers both basic and advanced ideas and solutions, making it valuable for beginners and experienced developers looking to enhance their skills.

Table of Contents

1. Getting Started with an Azure Account and Selecting an IDE
2. Choosing between Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
3. Hosting Applications with Azure App Service
4. Developing Static Web Applications
5. Going Serverless with Azure Functions
6. Managing secrets and configuration in Azure
7. Integrating services with Azure Logic Apps
8. Building workflows using Durable Functions
9. Learning about Azure Container Registry
10. Building ad-hoc workloads using Azure Container Instances
11. Developing microservices with Azure Container Apps
12. Hosting containers with Azure App Service
13. Storing data with Azure Storage
14. Using queues in Microsoft Azure
15. Using relational databases in Microsoft Azure
16. Adding monitoring to your application

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Kamil Mrzygłód is a technical lead and technology advisor, working with multiple companies on designing and implementing Azure-based systems and platforms. He's a former Microsoft Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and certified trainer, who shares his knowledge via various channels, including conference speeches and open source projects and contributions. Kamil lives in Poland with his two cats and one dog, dedicating some of his time to video games, cooking, and traveling.