Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

This certification focuses on equipping developers with the necessary skills to design, build, test, and maintain cloud applications and services on Azure. It covers a range of topics, from Azure storage solutions to implementing security and monitoring strategies.

Key Learning Objectives

1. Develop Azure Compute Solutions:
   • Understand and implement Azure Functions, Azure App Service, and container solutions (e.g., Azure Kubernetes Service).
   • Develop applications that use microservices architecture.
2. Develop for Azure Storage:
   • Learn how to use Azure Blob Storage, Azure Cosmos DB, and other data storage services.
   • Understand data access techniques and implement secure data access.
3. Implement Azure Security:
   • Implement authentication and authorization for Azure applications.
   • Manage user identities and secure data access.
4. Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions:
   • Use Azure Monitor, Azure Application Insights, and other tools to monitor application performance.
   • Troubleshoot and optimize solutions for performance and cost-efficiency.
5. Connect to and Consume Azure Services and Third-Party Services:
   • Integrate Azure services like Azure Logic Apps and Azure Event Grid.
   • Use APIs to interact with other services and ensure proper data flow.
6. Develop for Cloud Scalability:
   • Design applications to scale efficiently in a cloud environment.
   • Implement best practices for load balancing and caching.