Functions Boot Camp

This boot camp covers Azure Functions and Function Apps.

Outline

This boot camp includes the following topics.

Module 1: Introduction to Functions

In this module, you'll learn the basics of Azure Functions. It includes:

• What are Functions?
• Why use Functions?
• Pricing and hosting models for Functions.
• Understanding the Runtime Versions available.

Module 2: Introduction to Triggers and Bindings

In this module, you'll get a grasp on the different triggers available for your Function Apps. You'll also be introduced to input and output bindings.

This module includes:

• An introduction to Function triggers.
• An introduction to input and output bindings.
• An introduction to Function templates.

Module 3: Creating a Basic Function App

In this module, you'll create a basic Function App. You'll learn how to navigate a Function App in the portal and how to dig into the basic plumbing of a Function App.

This module includes:

• Creating a Function App.
• Navigating features and settings.
• Function App storage details.
• Reviewing a basic function.json file.
• Developing locally in Visual Studio Code
• Developing locally in Visual Studio
• Developing in the Portal.

Module 4: Configuring Triggers and Bindings

In this module, you'll learn how to use the Integrate tab to configure triggers and bindings.

This module includes:

• Configuring an HTTP, Timer, and Blob Storage trigger.
• An overview of input bindings.
• An overview of output bindings.

Module 5: Function App Configuration Files

In this module, you'll learn about the configuration files in a Function App.

This module includes:

• The host.json file.
• The function.json file.
• The project.json file.
• The extensions.json file which is new for v2.

Module 6: Testing and Monitoring a Function

In this module, you'll add some simple code to your Function App and test it. You'll also learn how to monitor executions of your Functions.

This module includes:

• Running a function in the portal.
• Using Postman to test functions.
• Using the Monitor tab to review executions.
• Examining Function data in Azure Storage.
• An overview of using Application Insights with Function Apps.

Module 7: Troubleshooting Function Apps

In this module, you'll learn how to troubleshoot Function Apps using both internal and external tools.

This module includes:

• Troubleshooting with AppLens and App Service Diagnostics.
• Troubleshooting with Function App logging and Application Insights.
• Troubleshooting with Kusto.

Module 8: Advanced Function App Concepts

In this module, you'll learn about advanced topics for Function Apps.

This module includes:

• Route templates
• Function Proxies (Might need this as a separate module.)
• The proxies.json file.
• Language Types
• Lanugage Workers
• Scale Controller and Scaling Logics

Module 9: Introduction to Durable Functions

In this module, you'll be introduced to Durable Functions, an extension to Azure Functions that allows you to write stateful workflows with Azure Functions.