LEARNING PATH: Azure: Explore Azure Functions and Logic Apps

Azure functions can easily run small pieces of code in the cloud without worrying about a whole application or the infrastructure to run it. Logic Apps bring speed and scalability into the enterprise integration space. As businesses move towards digitalization, Logic Apps allows you to connect legacy and cutting-edge systems together. So, if you're looking forward to building scalable systems with Azure or automating business processes in a quick way, then go for this Learning Path.

Packt’s Video Learning Path is a series of individual video products put together in a logical and stepwise manner such that each video builds on the skills learned in the video before it.

The highlights of this Learning Path are:

●       Use the different languages supported by Azure functions

●      Explore automation business processes in the cloud with Azure logic apps

●      Create your real life apps with logic apps

To start off with your learning journey, you will begin with learning the basics of Azure functions and how to create functions such as WebHooks, Azure Connected, and event processing. You will then learn to develop, manage, deploy, and monitor Azure functions in almost any language such as C#, F#, Node.js, Python, PHP, as well as scripting options such as Bash, Batch, and PowerShell. You will also learn to scale functions and use them to process data, integrate systems, and build simple APIs and microservices. Next, you will focus on the core concepts of Azure logic apps and will learn to create and design a logic app environment. You will then learn to build your real-life app with logic apps. Finally, you will go through working and interacting with Azure portal.

By the end of this Learning Path, you will be well-versed with the techniques of scaling your Azure functions and making the most of the serverless architecture. You will also become an expert in Logic Apps and create your own apps in no time!

Meet Your Expert: We have the best works of the following esteemed authors to ensure that your learning journey is smooth:

Paul Oliver is the principal software architect at Vosaic. Before taking on the role at Vosaic, he worked as a software developer and architect in the banking and criminal justice industries. Throughout his career, he's been passionate about building well-architected software solutions with security of primary importance. He has architected several applications in the cloud using Microsoft Azure, Amazon Web Services, and Heroku.

Eduardo Freitas deliver, support, and help create world-class software solutions that automate critical business processes, extract and process vasts amount of data, improve efficiency and slash operating costs by thousands. He turns help desks into profit centers and engines that drive sales and marketing. He's an expert in data capture, extraction, big data, and business process automation.

Victoria Clark is a financial management consultant with a background in finance projects and systems, especially facilitating workshops and education on new developments and has a great interest in new technologies.