Cloud-Native App Development with Docker, VS Code, and Microsoft Azure

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Cloud-Native App Development with Docker, VS Code, and Microsoft Azure

Duration: 3 Days | Format: Instructor-Led Training

Audience Profile

This course is designed for developers and IT professionals with prior experience in C# and the .NET Framework. Familiarity with Microsoft Azure is strongly recommended.

Course Description

This hands-on course provides a practical foundation in building cloud-native applications using Docker, Visual Studio Code, and Microsoft Azure. Participants will learn containerization fundamentals, set up a modern development environment, and deploy scalable applications on Azure. The course includes immersive labs and a challenge-based project to reinforce key concepts.

Course Modules

Module 1: Introduction to Docker and Containerization

• Overview of containerization and Docker

• Installing Docker on a local machine

• Understanding Docker architecture and components

• Running your first container

Module 2: Docker Images and Containers

• Building and managing container images

• Using Azure Container Registry

• Running multi-container applications

• Managing containers, volumes, and networks

Module 3: Setting Up Your Development Environment with VS Code

• Introduction to Visual Studio Code

• Installing and configuring VS Code for cloud-native development

• Key extensions for Docker and Azure

• Setting up a local development environment

Module 4: Developing Cloud-Native Apps in VS Code

• Integrating containers into your development workflow

• Debugging and testing containerized applications

• Version control and collaboration with Git

Module 5: Deploying Cloud-Native Apps on Azure

• Overview of Azure services for cloud-native development:

  • Azure Container Apps

  • Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS)

  • Azure App Service

• Deploying applications using Docker and Azure CLI

• Managing application settings (environment variables, secrets)

• Implementing CI/CD with Azure DevOps and GitHub Actions

Module 6: Best Practices for Cloud-Native Development

• Security in cloud-native application development

• Designing for resiliency and fault tolerance

• Building scalable cloud-native applications