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AZ-204 Lab Experience Is Evolving – Here’s What’s Changing

Effective August 1, 2025

To improve the hands-on learning experience, AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure is getting a lab structure refresh.

🔄 What’s Changing?

• Instead of a single comprehensive lab at the end of each learning path, multiple shorter labs will now be integrated throughout the course.


• This mirrors the structure used in courses like AI-102, offering more focused, digestible activities that reduce instructor intervention.

🧩 Why the New Lab Structure Matters

• Reinforce learning in real time: Learners apply concepts immediately, improving retention and reducing cognitive load.


• Reduce delivery friction: Labs are now 15–30 minutes long, making them easier to complete and support.


• Align with modern course design: Consistency across ILT courses makes it easier for trainers to prepare and deliver.


• Support Applied Skills readiness: The new format better prepares learners for real-world, task-based assessments.

📁 Repository Update

• The current GitHub repo:
  MicrosoftLearning/AZ-204-DevelopingSolutionsforMicrosoftAzure
  will be archived (read-only).


• A new repo:
  MicrosoftLearning/mslearn-azure-developer
  will become the primary source for AZ-204 labs.

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