When building a web or mobile app backend on Azure, you can rely on managed services so you don’t worry about servers:
Compute (Hosting Your API)
Azure App Service: Deploy your API or web app here. Azure handles operating system updates, scaling, and availability automatically.
Azure Functions: Write small “serverless” functions that run on demand (e.g., processing an order) and only incur costs when they execute.
Data Storage
Azure SQL Database: A fully managed relational database for structured data like user profiles, orders, and inventory.
Azure Cosmos DB: A NoSQL database for flexible schemas (like real-time chat logs or activity feeds) with global distribution.
Azure Blob Storage: Store large files—images, videos, documents—securely and cost-effectively.
Authentication & Security
Azure AD B2C: Handle user sign-up, login, and social logins (Google/Facebook) without coding your own identity system.
Key Vault & Managed Identity: Store connection strings and secrets (e.g., database passwords) safely, and grant your app secure access without embedding credentials.
API Management & Integration
Azure API Management: Expose multiple microservices through a single gateway. Apply security policies, rate limits, and analytics without extra coding.
Service Bus / Queue Storage: Offload tasks (like email sending or report generation) by pushing messages to a queue. Functions or a small worker app can process them asynchronously.
Notifications & Background Tasks
Scaling & Monitoring
Auto-Scaling: App Service and Functions automatically add or remove instances based on load, so you handle traffic spikes seamlessly.
Azure Monitor & Application Insights: Track performance metrics (response times, errors) and set up alerts to catch issues early.
In summary, Azure’s managed services let you focus on your app’s logic rather than infrastructure. You deploy your API, choose the right database, secure your users with AD B2C, and rely on built-in scaling and monitoring to keep everything running smoothly.