Azure is a powerful cloud computing platform with a wide range of services. Reading this book can help you gain an in-depth understanding of these services and how to use them effectively. Being one of the most popular cloud computing platforms, having knowledge and skills in Azure can be a valuable asset in your career. Explore Microsoft Azure for cloud-native development. Understand its basics, benefits, and services. Learn about identity management, compute resources, and application building. Discover containerization with Azure Kubernetes Service and Azure Container Registry. Dive into microservices architecture and serverless development with Azure Functions. Understand security, monitoring, logging, and CI/CD pipelines with Azure DevOps. Finally, explore advanced services like Azure Machine Learning and Azure IoT Hub, with real-world case studies and insights into future trends.