Azure Serverless Computing Cookbook by Praveen Kumar Sreeram

Key FeaturesEnhance Azure Functions with continuous deployment using Visual Studio Team ServicesLearn to deploy and manage cost-effective and highly available serverless applications using Azure FunctionsThis recipe-based guide will teach you to build a robust serverless environmentBook DescriptionMicrosoft provides a solution to easily run small segment of code in the Cloud with Azure Functions. Azure Functions provides solutions for processing data, integrating systems, and building simple APIs and microservices.The book starts with intermediate-level recipes on serverless computing along with some use cases on benefits and key features of Azure Functions. Then, well deep dive into the core aspects of Azure Functions such as the services it provides, how you can develop and write Azure functions, and how to monitor and troubleshoot them.Moving on, youll get practical recipes on integrating DevOps with Azure functions, and providing continuous integration and continous deployment with Visual Studio Team Services. It also provides hands-on steps and tutorials based on real-world serverless use cases, to guide you through configuring and setting up your serverless environments with ease. Finally, youll see how to manage Azure functions, providing enterprise-level security and compliance to your serverless code architecture.By the end of this book, you will have all the skills required to work with serverless code architecture, providing continuous delivery to your users.What you will learnDevelop different event-based handlers supported by serverless architecture supported by Microsoft Cloud Platform – AzureIntegrate Azure Functions with different Azure Services to develop Enterprise-level applicationsGet to know the best practices in organizing and refactoring the code within the Azure functionsTest, troubleshoot, and monitor the Azure functions to deliver high-quality, reliable, and robust cloud-centric applicationsAutomate mundane tasks at various levels right from development to deployment and maintenanceLearn how to develop statefulserverless applications and also self-healing jobs using DurableFunctionsAbout the AuthorPraveen Kumar Sreeram works as a Solution Architect at PennyWise Solutions (an Ogilvy and Mather Company). He has over 12 years of experience in the field of development, analysis, design, and delivery of applications of various technologies, including custom web development using ASP.NET and MVC to building mobile apps using the cross-platform technology Xamarin for domains such as insurance, telecom, and wireless expense management. He has been awarded two times as the Most Valuable Professional by one of the most leading social community websites, CSharpCorner, for his contributions toward writing articles and helping community members, mostly on Microsoft Azure. He is highly focused on learning about technology. He is an avid blogger who writes about his learning at his personal blog, called PraveenKumarSreeram and you can also follow him on twitter at @PrawinSreeram. His current focus is on analyzing business problems and providing technical solutions for various projects related to Microsoft Azure and Sitecore.Table of ContentsAccelerate Your Cloud Application Development Using Azure Function Triggers and BindingsWorking with Notifications Using SendGrid and Twilio ServicesSeamless Integration of Azure Functions with Other Azure ServicesUnderstanding the Integrated Developer Experience of Visual Studio Tools for Azure FunctionsExploring Testing Tools for the Validation of Azure FunctionsMonitoring and Troubleshooting Azure Serverless ServicesCode Reusability and Refactoring the Code in Azure FunctionsDeveloping Reliable and Durable Applications Using Durable FunctionsImplement Best Practices for Azure Functions Implement Continuous Integration and Deployment of Azure Functions Using Visual Studio Team Services