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Azure Functions

Updated Nov 16, 2020 ·
NOTES

This is not an exhaustive documentation of all the existing Azure Services. These are summarized notes for the Azure Certifications.

To see the complete documentation, please go to: Azure documentation

Overview​

Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that enables event-driven code execution without the need to manage infrastructure. This allows developers to focus on writing code while Azure handles the scaling and management of resources.

  • Event-Driven Execution

    • Code can be triggered by various events, such as HTTP requests, database changes, or messages from a queue.
    • Ideal for scenarios where the execution of code depends on specific triggers.

  • Auto-Scaling

    • Automatically scales based on the volume of incoming events.
    • Ensures that the application remains responsive even during high demand.

  • Use Case Example

    • Imagine intelligent traffic lights in a city that adapt based on the number of cars and pedestrian needs.
    • Azure Functions can be used to trigger changes in traffic light behavior based on real-time data inputs, similar to how it handles other event-driven scenarios.