Migrating your application to a cloud-based serverless architecture doesn’t have to be difficult. Reduce complexity and minimize the time you spend administering servers or worrying about availability with this comprehensive guide to serverless applications on Azure.

Key FeaturesProvides information on integration of Azure productsPlan and implement your own serverless backend to meet tried-and-true development standardsIncludes step-by-step instructions to help you navigate advanced concepts and application integrationsBook Description

Many businesses are rapidly adopting a microservices-first approach to development, driven by the availability of new commercial services like Azure Functions and AWS Lambda. In this book, we’ll show you how to quickly get up and running with your own serverless development on Microsoft Azure. We start by working through a single function, and work towards integration with other Azure services like App Insights and Cosmos DB to handle common user requirements like analytics and highly performant distributed storage. We finish up by providing you with the context you need to get started on a larger project of your own choosing, leaving you equipped with everything you need to migrate to a cloud-first serverless solution.

What you will learnIdentify the key advantages and disadvantages of serverless developmentBuild a fully-functioning serverless application and utilize a wide variety of Azure servicesCreate, deploy, and manage your own Azure Functions in the cloudImplement core design principles for writing effective serverless codeWho this book is for

This book is ideal for back-end developers or engineers who want a quick hands-on introduction to developing serverless applications within the Microsoft ecosystem.

Daniel Bass studied for a Masters of Physics at University College London before becoming a developer at a large financial company. He's part of a team that develops complex backend systems entirely on Azure, making heavy use of event-driven Azure Functions and Azure Data Lake. He's currently working with Azure Web Apps, Sitecore CMS and Build and Release Automation using Visual Studio Team Services.