Practical Azure Application Development

Get started and learn a step-by-step approach to application development using Microsoft Azure. Select the right services to solve the problem at hand in a cost-effective manner and explore the potential different services and how they can help in building enterprise applications. Azure has an ample amount of resources and tutorials, but most of them focus on specific services and explain those services on their own and in a given context. Practical Azure Application Development focuses on building complete solutions on Azure using different services. This book gives you the holistic approach to Azure as a solutions development platform. This book:Covers Azure as a solution development platform for building applicationsProvides real-world examples to understand why and when an Azure service is requiredDiscusses how Azure helps to achieve continuous improvement and expansion of an applicationProvides application development experience from purchasing Azure to integrating with core Azure services, including an introduction to DevOps with VSTSWhat You'll LearnUse Azure services to solve real-world software problemsDefine the usage of Azure services and select the right services to solve the problem at handMake clear and less ambiguous decisions about using different Azure servicesTake a holistic approach to Azure as a solution platformUnderstand the basics of security, data protection, and cost controls in AzureWho This Book Is ForDevelopers, software engineers, and architects who have experience in .NET and web development, but have little or no knowledge in planning and developing an application on Azure