Introduction to Serverless Applications on Azure with .NET

Modern cloud development is shifting away from managing servers to writing pure, event-driven code. For .NET developers, building serverless applications on Azure offers an incredibly efficient way to scale instantly and reduce infrastructure costs. This text-based course guides you step-by-step through the core concepts of serverless architecture, showing you how to leverage your existing .NET skills to build responsive, cloud-native solutions. By reading through clear explanations and practical code examples, you will transition from traditional server-hosted APIs to lightweight, event-driven functions. You will understand how to structure, test, and deploy cloud resources efficiently while keeping your codebase modern and maintainable. What you'll learn: - Understand the core principles of serverless architecture and cloud-native design - Create and configure event-driven Azure Functions using modern .NET and C# - Integrate serverless functions with cloud storage, databases, and message queues - Implement structured logging, application monitoring, and robust error handling - Secure your serverless endpoints using modern authentication and authorization patterns - Deploy and manage your serverless infrastructure using continuous integration and deployment workflows The course begins with foundational cloud definitions, comparing traditional hosting with serverless models, before moving into step-by-step guidance on writing, debugging, and deploying your first .NET functions. This course is designed specifically for beginners to cloud-native development and .NET developers looking to transition to the cloud; no prior Azure experience is required. Start reading today to unlock the power of serverless .NET development.