Info: The source code from this tutorial is available on GitHub.

Developing and managing cloud solutions often requires a seamless and efficient workflow. Rider, with its robust integration and tooling, empowers developers to build, debug, and deploy Azure Functions effortlessly. Whether you're handling event-driven serverless functions or scaling cloud-native applications, Rider offers the tools to identify issues early, ensure smooth debugging, and optimize your deployment process.

What You'll Learn

By the end of this tutorial, you'll be able to:

• Understand Azure Functions fundamentals and use cases
• Set up and configure the Azure Toolkit for Rider
• Create Azure Functions projects and understand their structure
• Implement various trigger types (HTTP, Timer, Queue)
• Run and debug Azure Functions locally
• Deploy functions to Azure using multiple methods
• Troubleshoot and debug functions in production environments

Whether you're new to serverless development or looking to optimize your Azure Functions workflow, this tutorial provides practical, hands-on guidance for building robust cloud applications with Rider.