Introduction to Serverless Applications with Azure Functions

Modern cloud development is shifting away from managing complex server infrastructure. Understanding serverless architecture allows you to write code that scales automatically and only costs money when it runs. This text-based course guides you through the core concepts of serverless computing using Azure Functions. You will progress from understanding basic cloud terminology to writing, testing, and deploying your own event-driven backend services. What you will learn: Learn the core principles of serverless architecture and how it differs from traditional hosting; Configure your local development environment to write and test Azure Functions; Implement triggers and bindings to connect your functions to databases and queue systems; Apply modern practices like structured logging, environment variables, and basic security configurations; Deploy serverless applications to the cloud and monitor their performance using built-in tools; Practice writing clean, modular function code through structured written exercises. You will start with foundational cloud concepts before moving on to hands-on written tutorials that cover local debugging, integration patterns, and deployment workflows. This course is designed for beginner developers, system administrators, and cloud enthusiasts who want to learn serverless development. No prior cloud experience is required, though a basic understanding of programming concepts is helpful. Start reading today to build your first serverless application with confidence.