Azure Functions
Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that runs code in response to triggers and events without requiring server management.
What it does
Serverless compute platform.
When to use
Use Azure Functions for event-driven tasks, lightweight APIs, integrations, and background processing without maintaining full servers.
Key Concepts
Functions run in response to triggers such as HTTP requests, timers, or queue messages.
Bindings simplify integration with other Azure services.
Scaling is handled by the platform in serverless execution modes.
It is commonly used for automation, integration, and backend event handling.
Common Use Cases
Running background jobs and scheduled tasks.
Handling event-driven business logic.
Building lightweight serverless APIs.
Interview Questions
What is Azure Functions?
What does serverless mean in this context?
When would you use Functions instead of a VM or container app?