Build and Deploy Apps using Azure Developer CLI

Cloud‑native development demands repeatable workflows, automation, and clarity from local development to production. Build and Deploy Apps using Azure Developer CLI gives you a practical path to all three—using the Azure Developer CLI (azd) to streamline provisioning, deployments, observability, and CI/CD with a consistent, developer‑friendly command set.

Inside, you’ll build a working mental model of azd and learn how to:

• Initialize projects and standardize structure with azure.yaml and azd templates
• Provision infrastructure using Azure Bicep (plus guidance on when Terraform fits)
• Deploy applications end‑to‑end with azd up, integrating configuration and dependencies
• Add telemetry and monitoring with azd monitor
• Tear down cleanly with azd down to avoid costs and clutter
• Automate pipelines with azd pipeline (GitHub Actions and Azure DevOps)

You’ll apply these skills through self‑contained labs designed to be safe and repeatable—running locally or in Azure Cloud Shell. Build and deploy multi‑tier solutions, manage environment‑specific settings, and keep dev/test/stage/prod aligned to prevent configuration drift.

Who it’s for:

• Developers who want a faster path from code to cloud on Azure
• DevOps Engineers and SREs who value consistency and automation
• Architects standardizing templates, workflows, and observability across teams

Prerequisites are minimal: an Azure subscription, a terminal, and basic familiarity with IaC. The practices emphasize fundamentals that last—automation over manual steps, clear intent, and templates that scale.

Author Chris Pietschmann is a Microsoft MVP, HashiCorp Ambassador, and Microsoft Certified Trainer with 25 years of experience helping teams ship reliable, resilient cloud solutions.

Adopt azd and ship with confidence: repeatable workflows, cleaner deployments, and a clear path from prototype to production.