Mastering Cloud Development using Microsoft Azure

Master the art of efficiently composing Azure services and implement them in real-world scenariosAbout This BookBuild an effective development environment in Azure using the right set of technologies.Architect a full-stack solution in the cloud to choose the best service setA comprehensive guide full of real-life examples to help you take your developer skills up a notchWho This Book Is ForIf you are a developer, a full-stack developer, or an architect with an intermediate level understanding of cloud computing and Microsoft Azure, and you want to take your skills up a notch, this book is for you. Prior knowledge and understanding of cloud development strategies is assumed.What You Will LearnSet up a development environment with VMs, ARM, and RemoteAppConnect with VPNs to manage security and backupsEstablish a front-end architecture with AppService, storage, search, and cachingImplement identity solutions, integrate applications, and use dataIntegrate cross-platform mobile applications with the cloudConsistently build and manage an API layer for millions of usersWork with messages in the enterpriseDeploy your services as an IT expert with ARM templatesIn DetailMicrosoft Azure is a cloud computing platform that supports many different programming languages, tools, and frameworks, including both Microsoft-specific and third-party software and systems.This book starts by helping you set up a professional development environments in the cloud and integrating them with your local environment to achieve improved efficiency. You will move on to create front-end and back-end services, and then build cross-platform applications using Azure. Next you'll get to grips with advanced techniques used to analyze usage data and automate billing operations. Following on from that, you will gain knowledge of how you can extend your on-premise solution to the cloud and move data in a pipeline.In a nutshell, this book will show you how to build high-quality, end-to-end services using Microsoft Azure. By the end of this book, you will have the skillset needed to successfully set up, develop, and manage a full-stack Azure infrastructure.Style and ApproachThis comprehensive guide to Azure has both explorative parts and step-by-step ones. Each chapter defines a learning path to a specific scenario, mixing the appropriate technologies and building blocks efficiently.