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Learning Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Development Fundamentals
If your organization plans to modernize services and move to the cloud from legacy software or a private cloud on premises, this book is for you. Software developers, solution architects, cloud engineers, and anybody interested in cloud technologies will learn fundamental concepts for cloud computing, migration, transformation, and development using Microsoft Azure.
Author and Microsoft MVP Jonah Carrio Andersson guides you through cloud computing concepts and deployment models, the wide range of modern cloud technologies, application development with Azure, team collaboration services, security services, and cloud migration options in Microsoft Azure.
You'll gain insight into the Microsoft Azure cloud services that you can apply in different business use cases, software development projects, and modern solutions in the cloud. You'll also become fluent with Azure cloud migration services, serverless computing technologies and DevSecOps that help your development team work productively, Azure IoT, and Azure cognitive services that make your application smarter.
This book also provides real-world advice and best practices based on the author's own Azure migration experience.
Author and Microsoft MVP Jonah Carrio Andersson guides you through cloud computing concepts and deployment models, the wide range of modern cloud technologies, application development with Azure, team collaboration services, security services, and cloud migration options in Microsoft Azure.
You'll gain insight into the Microsoft Azure cloud services that you can apply in different business use cases, software development projects, and modern solutions in the cloud. You'll also become fluent with Azure cloud migration services, serverless computing technologies and DevSecOps that help your development team work productively, Azure IoT, and Azure cognitive services that make your application smarter.
This book also provides real-world advice and best practices based on the author's own Azure migration experience.
- GenresProgramming
480 pages, Paperback
Published December 26, 2023
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About the author
Jonah Andersson
2 books15 followersJonah Andersson a Filipina-Swedish, highly skilled Developer, Senior Azure Consultant, Cloud DevOps Engineer based in Sweden.
With a strong academic background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET technologies and has expertise in Microsoft Azure.
As a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for technology Microsoft Azure and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Jonah has earned a reputation as a leading cloud computing and development expert. She has authored a book on the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure titled Learning Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Development Fundamentals (O'Reilly Media).
Jonah enjoys tackling complex problems and is passionate about developing modern applications in .NET using cutting-edge cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure. She is committed to continuous learning and enjoys connecting with other developers through tech communities and international public events.
In addition to her technical work, Jonah is a committed and inclusive community leader in the Nordics. She founded and led the Azure User Group Sweden, a thriving tech community focused on Azure technology.
Jonah advocates for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in the tech industry. She volunteers as a mentor to young women seeking to build careers in tech and is a passionate public speaker on these topics. Jonah is also the co-host of the ExtendWomenInTech Podcast, where she shares inspiration to inspire tech and promote inclusive tech for everyone.
She is also awarded as the Developer of the Year representing Sweden at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2023
With a strong academic background in Computer Science and System Development, Jonah specializes in .NET technologies and has expertise in Microsoft Azure.
As a Microsoft Most Valuable Professional for technology Microsoft Azure and a Microsoft Certified Trainer, Jonah has earned a reputation as a leading cloud computing and development expert. She has authored a book on the fundamentals of Microsoft Azure titled Learning Microsoft Azure: Cloud Computing and Development Fundamentals (O'Reilly Media).
Jonah enjoys tackling complex problems and is passionate about developing modern applications in .NET using cutting-edge cloud technologies like Microsoft Azure. She is committed to continuous learning and enjoys connecting with other developers through tech communities and international public events.
In addition to her technical work, Jonah is a committed and inclusive community leader in the Nordics. She founded and led the Azure User Group Sweden, a thriving tech community focused on Azure technology.
Jonah advocates for gender equality, diversity, and inclusion in the tech industry. She volunteers as a mentor to young women seeking to build careers in tech and is a passionate public speaker on these topics. Jonah is also the co-host of the ExtendWomenInTech Podcast, where she shares inspiration to inspire tech and promote inclusive tech for everyone.
She is also awarded as the Developer of the Year representing Sweden at the Nordic Women in Tech Awards 2023
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October 23, 2023
Fantastic book by Jonah. Very helpful in my azure learning journey.
October 14, 2024
Very high level overview of the Azure Cloud echo system, that gives a novice or non-expert an idea of all the possible facilities that are out there. However it’s just a foundation, beginner book and you should follow the links in the text or other more detailed deep dive books.
November 26, 2024
One of the worst computer science book I've recently read. It essentially looks like a big advertisement for Azure and Microsoft.
What I liked:
- Surprisingly deep paragraph about durable functions. It was the only moment where I felt that the author did the homework and tried to explain the problem inside and out.
- The book actually covers the entire Azure spectrum - shallow but wide. It could be useful for someone who would like to familiarize with all the services offered by Azure and doesn't need a deeper context.
What I didn't like:
- As ads tend to be, this book highlights only positives. Each chapter has the same pattern: "Azure Xyx is a service for Abc which helps in bulding comprehensive soultions and managing your projects". Bla bla bla, like reading Microsoft documentation (but without technicals...)
- Just general marketing knowledge. No practical examples, no real-life use cases, no techical details, no code.
- I understand that this is 2024 and most of the readers use electronic devices to read books. However, this is still legal to use a classic, offline, paper version (!). There are still weird characters that do it (me for example). And now, if you have 10 urls redirecting to Microsoft dosc on every page (!!!)... how do you think, does it affect your reading experience in any way? Yes, indeed, this is slightly annoying :)
In the end, I know it has "Fundamentals" in the title. Still, I don't see too much value in publishing such books. There is absolutely nothing new here or explaining why such a thing should be written at all. Two stars in the end.
What I liked:
- Surprisingly deep paragraph about durable functions. It was the only moment where I felt that the author did the homework and tried to explain the problem inside and out.
- The book actually covers the entire Azure spectrum - shallow but wide. It could be useful for someone who would like to familiarize with all the services offered by Azure and doesn't need a deeper context.
What I didn't like:
- As ads tend to be, this book highlights only positives. Each chapter has the same pattern: "Azure Xyx is a service for Abc which helps in bulding comprehensive soultions and managing your projects". Bla bla bla, like reading Microsoft documentation (but without technicals...)
- Just general marketing knowledge. No practical examples, no real-life use cases, no techical details, no code.
- I understand that this is 2024 and most of the readers use electronic devices to read books. However, this is still legal to use a classic, offline, paper version (!). There are still weird characters that do it (me for example). And now, if you have 10 urls redirecting to Microsoft dosc on every page (!!!)... how do you think, does it affect your reading experience in any way? Yes, indeed, this is slightly annoying :)
In the end, I know it has "Fundamentals" in the title. Still, I don't see too much value in publishing such books. There is absolutely nothing new here or explaining why such a thing should be written at all. Two stars in the end.
June 24, 2024
Fantastic, comprehensive review and explanation of almost all services in Azure, how they work together, how they fit the big picture and how to work with them in practical ways. Logically divided in sections grouping similar services, this book is indispensable companion for everyone wishing to learn the leading cloud platform.
November 19, 2024
This is the reference book to learn about the Azure ecosystems. It contains a lot of references to online resources which help you to find your way in the Azure jungle.
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