Unlock the power of serverless computing with Serverless Azure: Fast Track to Functions & Logic Apps, a comprehensive, hands-on guide designed for developers, cloud architects, and IT professionals eager to master Microsoft Azure’s powerful serverless tools.
This book demystifies Azure’s serverless suite, taking you from the fundamentals to advanced implementation with clarity and precision. Whether you're building event-driven apps with Azure Functions or orchestrating workflows with Logic Apps, this guide delivers step-by-step insights, real-world use cases, and professional tips to accelerate your journey.
You’ll begin with a clear introduction to the serverless paradigm—its benefits, common use cases, and a detailed overview of Azure’s serverless offerings. From there, dive deep into Azure Functions, exploring architecture, triggers, bindings, and deployment strategies. Gain mastery in designing and debugging complex Logic Apps, and learn how to connect your apps with various services and APIs for seamless integration.
As you progress, you'll uncover real-time event-driven solutions using Event Grid and Service Bus, explore powerful orchestration patterns with Durable Functions, and build resilient, scalable applications. Learn how to streamline your CI/CD pipeline with GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps, implement Infrastructure as Code with Bicep and ARM templates, and manage versioning and deployments with best practices.
Security is not an afterthought. Dedicated chapters guide you through identity management, using Key Vault, monitoring compliance, and implementing governance at scale. You’ll also find practical strategies for optimizing performance, managing costs, and diagnosing issues using Azure Monitor and diagnostic tools.
The final chapters are packed with enterprise-grade use cases across automation, IoT, and e-commerce, along with forward-looking insights on emerging trends in serverless architecture, AI integration, and how to future-proof your skills.
Highlights include:
- Detailed walkthroughs for Azure Functions & Logic Apps
- Real-world case studies and practical scenarios
- Integration with Event Grid, Service Bus, and external APIs
- DevOps automation with CI/CD pipelines
- Advanced topics like Durable Functions, error handling, and security
- Cost optimization, performance tuning, and monitoring strategies
- Appendices with glossary, sample projects, API references, and FAQs
Whether you're new to serverless or scaling enterprise solutions, this book equips you with the knowledge and confidence to build robust, modern applications on Azure—faster and smarter.