Azure Serverless Computing Cookbook - Third Edition

10. Implementing best practices for Azure Functions

In this chapter, we'll learn some of the best practices that can be followed while working with Azure functions, such as the following:

• Adding multiple messages to a queue using the IAsyncCollector function
• Implementing defensive applications using Azure functions and queue triggers
• Avoiding cold starts by warming the app at regular intervals
• Sharing code across Azure functions using class libraries
• Migrating C# console application to Azure functions using PowerShell
• Implementing feature flags in Azure functions using the App Configuration service

Introduction

This chapter covers some of the most important and common best practices that are followed in cloud-native applications. Along ...