What do you think?
Rate this book
Build and Deploy Apps using Azure Developer CLI: Practical guide to building and deploying cloud-native applications
Cloud‑native development demands repeatable workflows, automation, and clarity from local development to production. Build and Deploy Apps using Azure Developer CLI gives you a practical path to all three—using the Azure Developer CLI (azd) to streamline provisioning, deployments, observability, and CI/CD with a consistent, developer‑friendly command set.
Inside, you’ll build a working mental model of azd and learn how
Initialize projects and standardize structure with azure.yaml and azd templatesProvision infrastructure using Azure Bicep (plus guidance on when Terraform fits)Deploy applications end‑to‑end with azd up, integrating configuration and dependenciesAdd telemetry and monitoring with azd monitorTear down cleanly with azd down to avoid costs and clutterAutomate pipelines with azd pipeline (GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps)You’ll apply these skills through self‑contained labs designed to be safe and repeatable—running locally or in Azure Cloud Shell. Build and deploy multi‑tier solutions, manage environment‑specific settings, and keep dev/test/stage/prod aligned to prevent configuration drift.
Who it’s
Developers who want a faster path from code to cloud on AzureDevOps Engineers and SREs who value consistency and automationArchitects standardizing templates, workflows, and observability across teamsPrerequisites are an Azure subscription, a terminal, and basic familiarity with IaC. The practices emphasize fundamentals that last—automation over manual steps, clear intent, and templates that scale.
Author Chris Pietschmann is a Microsoft MVP, HashiCorp Ambassador, and Microsoft Certified Trainer with 25 years of experience helping teams ship reliable, resilient cloud solutions.
Adopt azd and ship with repeatable workflows, cleaner deployments, and a clear path from prototype to production.
Inside, you’ll build a working mental model of azd and learn how
Initialize projects and standardize structure with azure.yaml and azd templatesProvision infrastructure using Azure Bicep (plus guidance on when Terraform fits)Deploy applications end‑to‑end with azd up, integrating configuration and dependenciesAdd telemetry and monitoring with azd monitorTear down cleanly with azd down to avoid costs and clutterAutomate pipelines with azd pipeline (GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps)You’ll apply these skills through self‑contained labs designed to be safe and repeatable—running locally or in Azure Cloud Shell. Build and deploy multi‑tier solutions, manage environment‑specific settings, and keep dev/test/stage/prod aligned to prevent configuration drift.
Who it’s
Developers who want a faster path from code to cloud on AzureDevOps Engineers and SREs who value consistency and automationArchitects standardizing templates, workflows, and observability across teamsPrerequisites are an Azure subscription, a terminal, and basic familiarity with IaC. The practices emphasize fundamentals that last—automation over manual steps, clear intent, and templates that scale.
Author Chris Pietschmann is a Microsoft MVP, HashiCorp Ambassador, and Microsoft Certified Trainer with 25 years of experience helping teams ship reliable, resilient cloud solutions.
Adopt azd and ship with repeatable workflows, cleaner deployments, and a clear path from prototype to production.
175 pages, Kindle Edition
Published December 6, 2025
Ratings & Reviews
Friends & Following
Create a free account to discover what your friends think of this book!
Community Reviews
No one has reviewed this book yet.