Cloud Development Fundamentals: Essential Azure Services for Developers

Navigating the vast ecosystem of cloud services can be overwhelming for developers transitioning to cloud-native development. This course simplifies your journey by breaking down the core cloud services you need to build, deploy, and scale modern applications. You will transition from understanding basic cloud infrastructure to confidently choosing and configuring the right services for your development workflows. What you'll learn: Understand core cloud computing models and foundational Azure architecture; Configure and manage cloud resources using command-line tools and Azure PowerShell; Deploy scalable web applications and APIs using App Service; Build lightweight, event-driven applications with serverless Functions; Integrate ready-to-use AI capabilities using Cognitive Services; Apply modern security practices, including identity management and zero-trust concepts. We begin with essential cloud terminology and foundational resource structures, then progress through hands-on development scenarios using web apps, serverless code, and intelligent APIs. This text-based course is designed for software developers and system administrators new to cloud platforms, with no prior cloud experience required. Start reading today to build your cloud development foundation.