Azure Cloud Development for .NET Engineers

Transitioning from local .NET development to the cloud requires a solid understanding of how services integrate, scale, and secure in a cloud environment. This course provides a clear, text-based path to mastering cloud development, helping you bridge the gap between writing C# code and running resilient cloud applications. You will learn how to design, configure, and maintain robust cloud infrastructure tailored specifically for the .NET ecosystem. By completing this course, you will transform your development skills, moving from building standalone applications to deploying secure, highly available cloud solutions. You will gain a deep understanding of cloud hosting options, managed databases, and modern serverless architectures. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational Azure concepts, core terminology, and cloud service models - Configure Web Apps and API Apps to host ASP.NET Core applications securely - Integrate managed databases and storage solutions with Entity Framework Core - Implement serverless architectures using Azure Functions and event-driven triggers - Apply modern configuration management using App Configuration and Key Vault - Deploy applications using automated GitHub Actions and Infrastructure-as-Code basics This course starts with essential cloud concepts and architectural patterns before moving into step-by-step implementation guides. You will explore practical scenarios, configuration examples, and security best practices that you can apply immediately to your own projects. This course is designed for beginner to intermediate .NET developers who want to start building cloud-native applications. No prior cloud experience is required, though a basic familiarity with C# and ASP.NET Core is helpful. Start reading today to elevate your .NET development skills to the cloud.