Navigating the Clouds with Azure Functions - Introduction
Today we’re embarking on a journey through the depths of Azure Functions and how to harness its power using Node.js, right from the comfort of your local development environment. Whether you're a seasoned Node.js developer or just dipping your toes into the constantly expanding ocean of serverless computing, this guide might be useful if you are a frontend developr and you need or you are willing to work with Azure Functions. What are Azure Function Apps? Before we roll up our sleeves, let's understand what Azure Function Apps are all about. Azure Function Apps are a part of Azure's serverless computing services. Basically, it allows you to run small, event-triggered pieces of code in the cloud without having to be an expert on managing server infrastructure. In a nutshell, Azure Functions are about: Event-driven execution : Your code runs in response to events like HTTP requests, database operations, or queue triggers. Scaling on demand : Azure can handle scaling a...