This is going to be a multi part series in which we will start from the basics to advanced concepts in Azure Function. The objective of this series is to provide one-stop place for the community to start learning about Azure Functions, from basic to some of the advanced concepts and feel comfortable to start working with Azure Functions. In this part of the series, we are going to set the basics firm. Covering concepts like What is Azure Functions? Serverless Computing How to try Azure Functions without MSDN Subscription Anatomy of Azure Functions How to author Azure Function in Azure Portal and in Visual Studio Pricing details of Azure Function Demos from hello World to Using Azure Functions in Logic Apps and more

1. Azure Functions: Beginners to Advanced – Part 1
M.R. Ashwin Prabhu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrashwinprabhu

2. Who am I?
• M.R.Ashwin Prabhu
• Microsoft Azure MVP for 3 years
• Based in UK
• Independent Consultant in BizTalk Server and Azure
• Over 15 years of experience in BizTalk
• Blog: http://www.fortuvis.com/blog/
@mrashwinprabhu
https://www.linkedin.com/in/mrashwinprabhu

3. Agenda
• Serverless
• Evolution of computing – Serverless, its benefits,
History
• Azure Functions
• Use cases - a sample demo
• Azure functions – Architecture
• Anatomy
• Tutorial with demos

4. Part 1 - Audience?

5. Serverless
• No Server (server less) for you to manage or
administer
• Just manage the code not the server
• Function as a Service (FaaS)
• Event driven
• Pay for it’s usage
• Cloud Compute Code Execution Model

6. Evolution of Computing - Serverless

7. Key Benefits - Serverless

8. Where its started & where we are now - Serverless
2006
- Google Cloud Functions 2016
2016- Azure Functions
- AWS Lambda 2014
2016
- IBM OpenWhisk

9. • Process events with Serverless code
• Reacts to an event, execute a piece of code
without worrying about the runtime server
• Develop Functions in supported languages like
C#, F#, Java script and more
• Auto scale based on demand
• Build Around WebJobs SDk

10. Azure Functions – Use Cases

11. Azure Functions – Background & Architecture

14. Azure Functions Architecture

15. Azure Functions – Tutorial with Use Cases

16. Azure Functions – Workflow

17. In next part?
• Proxy
• Durable Functions
• Key value
• Deployment options
• Best Practices

18. Any Questions?

19. Thank You
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