Azure App Development: Building and Deploying PaaS Applications

Transitioning to cloud development can feel overwhelming with the sheer number of services available. This text-based course simplifies the process by focusing on the core Platform as a Service (PaaS) tools you need to build, run, and maintain robust applications on Azure. You will start with the fundamental concepts of cloud architecture before moving into hands-on configuration. By reading through clear explanations and structured code examples, you will learn how to set up web applications, manage secure user identities, run automated background tasks, and connect to scalable cloud databases. What you'll learn: - Understand core Azure cloud concepts, terminology, and PaaS architecture - Configure and deploy web applications using Azure App Services - Implement secure identity management and authentication using modern Entra ID standards - Manage background processes and automated tasks using Azure WebJobs - Connect applications to scalable cloud storage solutions and databases - Monitor application performance and troubleshoot issues using modern observability tools The curriculum begins with foundational cloud definitions and progressively guides you through configuring hosting environments, securing your code, and integrating scalable storage. Each module reinforces your understanding through written walkthroughs and practical development scenarios. This course is designed for beginner developers, software engineers, and IT professionals looking to transition to cloud-native development. No prior Azure experience is required. Start reading today to build and deploy your first cloud-hosted application on Azure.