Microsoft Azure Developer: Create Serverless Functions from Pluralsight

Azure Functions is the quickest and easiest way to get your code running in Azure. This course will teach you how to create your own serverless functions, integrate with other services, and host them in Azure or Docker containers.

Azure Functions is the quickest and easiest way to get your code running in Azure and offers a cost-effective, serverless, per-second billing model. In this course, Microsoft Azure Developer: Create Serverless Functions, you'll learn how to create your own Azure Functions apps. First, you'll explore how to create Functions with Visual Studio or using the cross-platform Core Tools. Next you'll see how to use triggers and bindings to easily integrate with other services. Finally, you'll learn about how you can host your applications in Azure or in Docker containers, and take advantage of advanced features like proxies. When you’re finished with this course, you'll be able to use Azure Functions to rapidly build, deploy and monitor your own serverless applications.

What's inside

Syllabus

Course Overview

Introducing Azure Functions

Creating Functions in the Azure Portal

Creating Functions in Visual Studio

Creating Functions with Visual Studio Code

Creating a REST API with Azure Functions

Working with Triggers and Bindings

Running Functions in Azure

Running Functions in Containers

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Know what's good

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Builds a strong foundation for beginners with no prior experience in serverless functions with easy-to-understand concepts

Strengthens an existing foundation for intermediate learners with more advanced concepts like proxies in Azure Functions

Develops professional skills and deep expertise in topics like creating and deploying serverless functions and integrating with other services

Taught by Microsoft Azure Developer who are recognized for their expertise in serverless functions

Offers hands-on labs and interactive materials for practical application

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 Microsoft Azure Developer: Create Serverless Functions with these activities:

Review Azure Functions documentation

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Stay up-to-date with the latest Azure Functions features and best practices by regularly reviewing the official documentation.

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Visit the Azure Functions documentation website.
Explore the various sections and resources available.

Review core programming concepts

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Review programming fundamentals like data types, variables, loops, and functions to strengthen your understanding of the basics before starting the course.

Browse courses on Programming Fundamentals

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Go over your notes or textbooks from previous programming courses.
Work through online tutorials or coding challenges to practice basic programming concepts.

Host or participate in study sessions for Azure Functions

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Reinforce your understanding of Azure Functions and collaborate with peers to solve problems and share knowledge.

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Organize or join study sessions with fellow students or colleagues.
Discuss course materials, work on Azure Functions projects together, and support each other's learning.

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Build a simple Azure Function

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Create a basic Azure Function using the tools and techniques you'll learn in the course to solidify your understanding.

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Create a new Azure Function app using Visual Studio or the Azure portal.
Implement a simple function that handles a specific trigger, such as an HTTP request.
Deploy your function to Azure and test its functionality.

Follow tutorials on advanced Azure Functions features

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Explore advanced Azure Functions features like Durable Functions or Azure Functions Proxies through guided tutorials to expand your knowledge.

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Identify specific advanced features you want to learn.
Find high-quality tutorials or documentation from Microsoft or the Azure community.
Work through the tutorials, implementing the concepts in your own Azure Function apps.

Complete coding challenges on Azure Functions

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Test your Azure Functions skills by completing coding challenges or participating in hackathons to reinforce your knowledge and identify areas for improvement.

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Find coding challenges or hackathons related to Azure Functions.
Work through the challenges, implementing solutions using Azure Functions.
Review your solutions and identify areas where you can improve your skills.

Contribute to open-source Azure Functions projects

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Deepen your understanding of Azure Functions by contributing to open-source projects, collaborating with others, and gaining real-world experience.

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Identify open-source Azure Functions projects that align with your interests.
Review the project's documentation and contribution guidelines.
Propose or work on issues or feature requests within the project.

Career center

Learners who complete Microsoft Azure Developer: Create Serverless Functions will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

Web Developer

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Product Manager

Product Managers are responsible for the development and management of products, such as serverless applications. By taking this course, you'll learn how to create and manage serverless applications.

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Cloud Engineer

Cloud Engineers are responsible for the design, implementation, and management of cloud computing systems. Implementing and maintaining serverless designs will be a part of a Cloud Engineer's day-to-day tasks. This course can help teach you the basics of serverless applications.

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Software Engineer

Software Engineers apply the principles of computer science and mathematics to the design, development, testing, deployment, maintenance, and evaluation of computer software. In this course, you'll build a foundation in serverless application development.

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DevOps Engineer

DevOps Engineers are responsible for the design, implementation, and management of software development and deployment processes. This course would be useful for building a foundation in the serverless development lifecycle.

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Cloud Architect

Cloud Architects need to be able to translate customer use cases into technical solutions and design IT systems to meet user requirements. By taking this course, you'll be able to apply your knowledge of serverless applications to creating systems that are efficient, reliable, and scalable.

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Database Administrator

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Technical Support Specialist

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Developer

Developers write, debug and maintain all types of software. With the Azure Functions training you'll receive, you'll be able to build serverless functions that are responsive and scalable. Though you might also consider networking, information security, or telecommunications.

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Information Technology Specialist

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Computer Systems Analyst

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Data Analyst

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Network Architect

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IT Project Manager

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Systems Analyst

Systems Analysts study the needs of an organization to identify how computer systems can solve business problems. This course may be useful for understanding how serverless applications can be used to solve business problems. It can also help with the implementation and maintenance of serverless systems.

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