Azure for Developers
The definitive guide to creating secure, scalable Azure apps with GenAI, serverless, and DevOps pipelines
3rd Edition
Published on 30. July 2025
Book
Paperback/Softback
584 pages
978-1-83620-351-3 (ISBN)
Description
Advance your development career by mastering Microsoft Azure's latest tools and technologies to enhance existing applications and build powerful cloud-native solutions
Key Features
Build and deploy Azure apps with web, serverless, and container-based architectures
Create end-to-end cloud solutions on Azure by integrating AI services, monitoring tools, and DevOps
Upskill confidently with practical insights and real-world development practices
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionSupercharge your development career by mastering Azure's evolving GenAI, container, and serverless capabilities to build scalable, secure applications with confidence. This third edition of Azure for Developers transforms complex cloud concepts into practical skills, guiding you through the design, deployment, and management of cloud-native solutions while eliminating infrastructure headaches.
Fully updated with Azure's latest features, this hands-on guide helps you automate DevOps pipelines with GitHub Actions, deploy microservices using containers, and integrate generative AI via Azure OpenAI to modernize your development workflows. You will learn how to set up your environment, streamline app deployment, and implement robust service integrations using real-world best practices.
The final section is a game-changer for developers who want to stay ahead of the curve. It shows you how to leverage Azure's AI and machine learning services to automate tasks, fine-tune models, and build intelligent assistants and next-generation workflows.
By the end, you will have the confidence and capabilities to deliver production-grade cloud solutions that meet real-world demands and position yourself at the forefront of modern cloud development.What you will learn
Integrate data solutions like Azure Storage and managed SQL databases into your applications
Embed monitoring into your application using Application Insights SDK
Develop serverless solutions with Azure Functions and Durable Functions
Automate CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions and Azure integration
Build and manage containers using Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry (ACR), and App Service
Design powerful workflows with both low-code and full-code approaches
Enhance applications with AI and machine learning components
Who this book is forThis book is for cloud developers and engineers building applications with Microsoft Azure, as well as those looking to begin a career in Azure development. While a basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended, the book covers both basic and advanced ideas and solutions, making it valuable for beginners and experienced developers looking to enhance their skills.
Key Features
Build and deploy Azure apps with web, serverless, and container-based architectures
Create end-to-end cloud solutions on Azure by integrating AI services, monitoring tools, and DevOps
Upskill confidently with practical insights and real-world development practices
Purchase of the print or Kindle book includes a free PDF eBook
Book DescriptionSupercharge your development career by mastering Azure's evolving GenAI, container, and serverless capabilities to build scalable, secure applications with confidence. This third edition of Azure for Developers transforms complex cloud concepts into practical skills, guiding you through the design, deployment, and management of cloud-native solutions while eliminating infrastructure headaches.
Fully updated with Azure's latest features, this hands-on guide helps you automate DevOps pipelines with GitHub Actions, deploy microservices using containers, and integrate generative AI via Azure OpenAI to modernize your development workflows. You will learn how to set up your environment, streamline app deployment, and implement robust service integrations using real-world best practices.
The final section is a game-changer for developers who want to stay ahead of the curve. It shows you how to leverage Azure's AI and machine learning services to automate tasks, fine-tune models, and build intelligent assistants and next-generation workflows.
By the end, you will have the confidence and capabilities to deliver production-grade cloud solutions that meet real-world demands and position yourself at the forefront of modern cloud development.What you will learn
Integrate data solutions like Azure Storage and managed SQL databases into your applications
Embed monitoring into your application using Application Insights SDK
Develop serverless solutions with Azure Functions and Durable Functions
Automate CI/CD workflows with GitHub Actions and Azure integration
Build and manage containers using Azure Container Apps, Azure Container Registry (ACR), and App Service
Design powerful workflows with both low-code and full-code approaches
Enhance applications with AI and machine learning components
Who this book is forThis book is for cloud developers and engineers building applications with Microsoft Azure, as well as those looking to begin a career in Azure development. While a basic understanding of programming concepts is recommended, the book covers both basic and advanced ideas and solutions, making it valuable for beginners and experienced developers looking to enhance their skills.
More details
Edition
3rd Revised edition
Language
English
Place of publication
Birmingham
United Kingdom
Edition type
Revised edition
Dimensions
Height: 235 mm
Width: 191 mm
Thickness: 31 mm
Weight
1075 gr
ISBN-13
978-1-83620-351-3 (9781836203513)
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Schweitzer Classification
Persons
Kamil Mrzyglod is a technical lead and technology advisor, working with multiple companies on designing and implementing Azure-based systems and platforms. He's a former Microsoft Azure Microsoft Most Valuable Professional (MVP) and certified trainer, who shares his knowledge via various channels, including conference speeches and open source projects and contributions. Kamil lives in Poland with his two cats and one dog, dedicating some of his time to video games, cooking, and traveling.
Content
Table of Contents
Getting Started with an Azure Account and Selecting an IDE
Choosing between Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
Hosting Applications with Azure App Service
Developing Static Web Applications
Going Serverless with Azure Functions
Managing Secrets and Configuration in Azure
Integrating Services with Azure Logic Apps
Building Workflows Using Durable Functions
Learning about Azure Container Registry
Building Ad-Hoc Workloads Using Azure Container Instances
Developing Microservices with Azure Container Apps
Hosting Containers with Azure App Service
Storing Data with Azure Storage
Using Queues in Microsoft Azure
Using Relational Databases in Microsoft Azure
Adding Monitoring to Your Application
Integrating an Application with Azure OpenAI Service
Leveraging Azure Machine Learning to Automate Machine Learning Tasks
Using GitHub Actions to Build and Deploy Applications to Azure
Getting Started with an Azure Account and Selecting an IDE
Choosing between Azure CLI and Azure PowerShell
Hosting Applications with Azure App Service
Developing Static Web Applications
Going Serverless with Azure Functions
Managing Secrets and Configuration in Azure
Integrating Services with Azure Logic Apps
Building Workflows Using Durable Functions
Learning about Azure Container Registry
Building Ad-Hoc Workloads Using Azure Container Instances
Developing Microservices with Azure Container Apps
Hosting Containers with Azure App Service
Storing Data with Azure Storage
Using Queues in Microsoft Azure
Using Relational Databases in Microsoft Azure
Adding Monitoring to Your Application
Integrating an Application with Azure OpenAI Service
Leveraging Azure Machine Learning to Automate Machine Learning Tasks
Using GitHub Actions to Build and Deploy Applications to Azure