Building Serverless Applications in Azure from Pluralsight

Over the years serverless has become a buzzword, but what does it look like to build via a serverless architecture? This course will teach you how to build serverless applications in Azure, from implementing web hosting to deployment and monitoring.

The serverless architectural style allows you to rapidly create scalable and cost-effective applications without the overhead of managing servers yourself. In this course, Building Serverless Applications in Azure, you'll learn about many powerful services in Azure that facilitate the implementation of a serverless architecture. First, you'll dive into a step-by-step of how a serverless application is created and how to host static web content. Next, you'll explore how to create a custom back-end code, secure the application, and how to access data. Finally, you'll discover how to automate deployment and monitor it in production. When you're finished with this course, you'll be able to apply the serverless architectural style to your own cloud applications in Azure.

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Syllabus

Course Overview

Going Serverless

Serving Static Web Content Without a Web Server

Building APIs Rapidly with Azure Functions

Storing Schemaless Data with Azure Table Storage

Securing Your Application with Azure AD B2C

Automating Deployment with Azure Resource Manager

Monitoring with Application Insights

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Taught by Mark Heath, who are recognized for their work in building serverless applications in Azure

Develops skills that are highly relevant in an academic setting

Taught by Mark Heath, who are recognized for their work in serverless architecture

Teaches essential knowledge necessary to build serverless applications in Azure

Teaches the Azure cloud ecosystem

Hands-on labs and interactive materials are available

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Building Serverless Applications in Azure with these activities:

Create a serverless application

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Following a tutorial will help you understand the practical implementation of serverless architecture in Azure.

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Find a tutorial on creating a serverless application in Azure
Follow the steps in the tutorial
Deploy your application

Attend an Azure Serverless Workshop

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Deepen your understanding of serverless architecture and Azure's offerings by attending a dedicated Azure Serverless Workshop.

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Find an upcoming Azure Serverless Workshop
Register for the workshop
Attend the workshop

Discuss serverless architecture with peers

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Discussing serverless architecture with peers will help you gain different perspectives and insights.

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Find a peer group
Discuss serverless architecture topics
Share your knowledge and experiences

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Build a simple API using Azure Functions

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Building an API will help you apply the concepts of serverless architecture to a practical scenario.

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Design your API
Create an Azure Function
Implement your API logic
Deploy your API

Tutorial: Create a serverless function in Azure

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Develop a solid foundation in creating serverless functions in Azure by following a guided tutorial.

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Create a new Azure Function app
Add a function to your app
Deploy your function app

Solve serverless architecture problems

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Solving problems will help you solidify your understanding of serverless architecture and its implementation in Azure.

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Find a set of serverless architecture problems
Attempt to solve the problems
Review your solutions

Build a serverless application using Azure Cosmos DB

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Apply your knowledge of serverless architecture by building a serverless application that utilizes Azure Cosmos DB.

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Create a new Azure Cosmos DB account
Create a new Azure Function app
Add a function to your app that interacts with Cosmos DB
Deploy your function app
Test your application

Participate in a serverless architecture hackathon

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Participating in a hackathon will challenge you to apply your skills and knowledge to a real-world problem.

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Find a serverless architecture hackathon
Form a team
Develop a solution
Submit your solution

Contribute to an open-source serverless architecture project

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Contributing to open source will help you learn from others and expand your knowledge of serverless architecture.

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Find an open-source serverless architecture project
Read the project documentation
Identify an area where you can contribute
Submit a pull request

Career center

Learners who complete Building Serverless Applications in Azure will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Backend Developer

A Backend Developer designs, develops, and maintains the server-side logic of web applications. As the course covers topics such as implementing web hosting, creating custom back-end code, and accessing data, taking it may help you build a foundation in backend development. It introduces powerful services in Azure that facilitate the implementation of a serverless architecture, which is essential knowledge for Backend Developers.

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Cloud Engineer

A Cloud Engineer designs, deploys, and manages cloud computing systems. The course provides an overview of serverless architecture and covers topics such as automating deployment and monitoring with Application Insights, which are important skills for Cloud Engineers. By taking this course, you can gain knowledge and practical experience in cloud computing and serverless applications.

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Data Engineer

A Data Engineer designs, builds, and maintains data pipelines and infrastructure. As the course covers topics such as storing schemaless data with Azure Table Storage, accessing data, and monitoring with Application Insights, taking it may provide you with foundational knowledge in data engineering. It introduces essential concepts and tools for working with data in a serverless environment.

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DevOps Engineer

A DevOps Engineer automates and streamlines the software development and deployment process. The course covers topics such as automating deployment with Azure Resource Manager and monitoring with Application Insights, which are valuable skills for DevOps Engineers. It provides an understanding of how to build, test, and deploy serverless applications efficiently.

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Full-Stack Developer

A Full Stack Developer designs, develops, and maintains both the front-end and back-end of web applications. The course covers topics such as serving static web content without a web server and building APIs rapidly with Azure Functions, which are essential skills for Full Stack Developers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of serverless application development from both the front-end and back-end perspectives.

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Information Security Analyst

An Information Security Analyst protects an organization's information systems from cyber threats. The course covers topics such as securing your application with Azure AD B2C, which is a valuable skill for Information Security Analysts. It provides an understanding of how to implement security measures in serverless applications and protect them from unauthorized access.

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Mobile Developer

A Mobile Developer designs, develops, and maintains mobile applications. While the course does not directly focus on mobile development, it introduces concepts such as building APIs rapidly with Azure Functions and accessing data, which are relevant to mobile application development. Taking this course may provide you with a foundational understanding of serverless application development and its potential benefits for mobile applications.

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Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer

A Quality Assurance (QA) Engineer tests and validates software products to ensure they meet quality standards. The course covers topics such as monitoring with Application Insights, which is a valuable skill for QA Engineers. It provides an understanding of how to monitor and test serverless applications to ensure their reliability and performance.

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Product Manager

A Product Manager plans, develops, and manages software products. While the course does not directly focus on product management, it provides an overview of serverless architecture and its benefits, which may be useful for Product Managers. It can help them make informed decisions about adopting serverless technologies in their products.

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Software Architect

A Software Architect designs and develops the overall architecture of software systems. The course provides an overview of serverless architecture and covers topics such as building APIs rapidly with Azure Functions and accessing data, which are relevant to Software Architects. It can help them understand the benefits and challenges of serverless architecture and make informed decisions about its adoption.

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Systems Analyst

A Systems Analyst designs and implements IT systems for businesses. The course provides an overview of serverless architecture and its benefits, which may be useful for Systems Analysts. It can help them make informed decisions about adopting serverless technologies in their systems.

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Solutions Architect

A Solutions Architect designs and implements technical solutions for businesses. The course provides an overview of serverless architecture and its benefits, which may be useful for Solutions Architects. It can help them make informed decisions about recommending serverless solutions to their clients.

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Web Developer

A Web Developer designs, develops, and maintains websites. The course covers topics such as serving static web content without a web server and building APIs rapidly with Azure Functions, which are valuable skills for Web Developers. It provides a comprehensive understanding of serverless application development and its potential benefits for web applications.

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Technical Writer

A Technical Writer creates and maintains technical documentation for software products. The course provides an overview of serverless architecture and its benefits, which may be useful for Technical Writers. It can help them understand the concepts and terminology of serverless technologies and write effective documentation for serverless applications.

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UX Designer

A UX Designer designs the user interface and user experience of websites and applications. While the course does not directly focus on UX design, it provides an overview of serverless architecture and its benefits, which may be useful for UX Designers. It can help them understand the implications of serverless architecture on the user experience and design accordingly.

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