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Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions

Amy Coughlin

n this course, Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions, you’ll learn to provision, code, and deploy Azure Functions. First, you’ll explore the basics of serverless and microservices with Azure Functions. Next, you’ll discover how to apply functions to event-driven scenarios. Finally, you’ll learn how to apply functions for integration and workflow scenarios. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of Azure Functions needed to begin using them in your broader real-world solutions.

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Explores industry-standard serverless computing and microservices with Azure Functions

Introduces event-driven scenarios and their application in Azure Functions

Integrates functions for workflow scenarios in Azure Functions

Develops skills to provision, code, and deploy Azure Functions, laying the foundation for real-world applications

Taught by Amy Coughlin, providing expert guidance in Azure Functions

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Cloud Architect

A Cloud Architect designs, builds, and manages a company's cloud computing infrastructure. For this reason, an understanding of serverless computing is crucial to the role. The design and management of scalable solutions is a core competency. The course, Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions, helps build a foundation in the knowledge of event-driven and workflow-based serverless architecture. These are essential components in the cloud computing landscape.

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Software Engineer

A Software Engineer designs, builds, and maintains computer software. An understanding of serverless can help Software Engineers innovate and scale. Azure Function supports multiple programming languages which makes this course particularly appealing to those fluent in a language it supports. This course can help provide an understanding of the implementation of serverless in the real world.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer combines software development and IT operations. That is, they build and maintain the software as well as the infrastructure that runs the software. Knowledge of serverless is critical to understanding the deployment and maintenance of a serverless architecture. This course, Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions, helps build a foundation in serverless computing and its key concepts.

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Data Scientist

A Data Scientist analyzes data with a goal of extracting insights. The analysis may be visual, statistical, or both. Serverless computing is popular in data science because of the ability to cheaply scale computing resources. This course may be useful to a Data Scientists because it helps one build a foundation in the core concepts of serverless computing.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer builds and maintains websites. An understanding of serverless can help a Web Developer stay current with emerging paradigms of web development. This course can help a Web Developer transition to serverless architecture.

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Solution Architect

A Solution Architect designs and implements technology solutions. Serverless computing is a major trend in technology. For this reason, Solution Architects can benefit from a foundational understanding of serverless. This course, Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions, may be useful to a Solution Architect.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst analyzes, designs, and implements computer systems. Therefore, a foundational knowledge of serverless computing is essential. This course, Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions, can help build a foundation in serverless.

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Information Technology Manager

An Information Technology Manager (IT Manager) plans, implements, and manages an organization's IT infrastructure. Serverless computing is a major trend in IT infrastructure. This course can help an IT Manager stay abreast of new technology trends.

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Network Administrator

A Network Administrator manages an organization's computer networks. For this a foundational understanding of serverless may be useful. This course, Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions, helps build this foundation.

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Database Administrator

A Database Administrator (DBA) manages an organization's database systems. Serverless computing is a major trend in database management. This course may be useful to a DBA that wishes to stay current with emerging trends in database management.

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Security Analyst

A Security Analyst monitors and analyzes an organization's computer networks for security breaches. Serverless computing may be useful for specialized security-related tasks. This course can help a Security Analyst gain familiarity with serverless.

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Business Analyst

A Business Analyst analyzes an organization's business processes and develops solutions to improve efficiency. An understanding of serverless may be useful to a Business Analyst that wishes to work in a technology-related field.

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Project Manager

A Project Manager plans, implements, and manages projects. A foundational understanding of serverless will help a Project Manager stay up-to-date with new technology trends.

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Quality Assurance Analyst

A Quality Assurance (QA) Analyst tests software to ensure quality. A foundational understanding of serverless can help a QA Analyst understand how to test serverless applications.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates documentation for computer software and hardware. This course can help a Technical Writer build a foundation in serverless computing concepts and technologies.

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Reading list

We've selected six books that we think will supplement your learning. Use these to develop background knowledge, enrich your coursework, and gain a deeper understanding of the topics covered in Introduction to Serverless with Azure Functions.

Microservices Patterns

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Provides a comprehensive overview of microservices patterns. It covers the benefits and challenges of microservices, as well as best practices for designing and deploying microservices-based applications.

Microservices Patterns: With examples in Java

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Microservices Patterns: With examples in Java

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The Azure Cloud Native Architecture Mapbook

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Provides a comprehensive guide to DevOps practices for Azure Functions. It covers topics such as continuous integration and delivery, testing, and monitoring. It also includes hands-on exercises and best practices for building a reliable and efficient DevOps pipeline for Azure Functions.

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Fundamentals of Azure

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Provides a comprehensive overview of Microsoft Azure, including coverage of Azure Functions. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about Azure and how to use it to build cloud-based applications.

Fundamentals of Azure Microsoft Azure Essentials

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Secret Colors

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Provides a comprehensive guide to designing and building data-intensive applications. It covers topics such as data modeling, data storage, and data processing, which are relevant to the backend operations of Azure Functions.

Cloud Computing

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Provides a comprehensive overview of cloud computing, including coverage of serverless computing. It valuable resource for anyone who wants to learn more about cloud computing and how to use it to build cloud-based applications.

Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology &...

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Cloud Computing: Concepts, Technology &...

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AWS Lambda in Action

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Explores industry-standard serverless computing and microservices with Azure Functions

Introduces event-driven scenarios and their application in Azure Functions

Integrates functions for workflow scenarios in Azure Functions

Develops skills to provision, code, and deploy Azure Functions, laying the foundation for real-world applications

Taught by Amy Coughlin, providing expert guidance in Azure Functions

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