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Are you ready to supercharge your Azure development skills? Join Johan, Microsoft MVP in .NET DevOps and Microsoft Certified Trainer, for an in-depth session on combining Azure Functions with Cosmos DB! This highly-requested session was recorded as part of the Microsoft Learn Rooms community, and is packed with practical demos, code walkthroughs, and real-world tips.

⭐ In This Video, You’ll Learn:
• What are Azure Functions? — Understand serverless architecture, triggers, bindings, and when (not) to use them.
• Introduction to Cosmos DB — Discover the globally distributed NoSQL database, support for multiple models, and key concepts like containers & partition keys.
• Integrating Azure Functions & Cosmos DB — Step-by-step demos using:
○ Attribute-based bindings (input/output)
○ Direct integration with the Cosmos DB .NET SDK (CosmosClient)
○ Using Entity Framework Core (EF Core) with Cosmos DB
• Real-world architecture patterns — Building an event management solution for charities.
• How to trigger Azure Functions on Cosmos DB data changes using Change Feed triggers.
• Common development pitfalls — Schema enforcement, testability, secrets management, and integration tips.

🔗 Related Resources & Next Steps:
ttps://github.com/JohanSmarius
https://www.linkedin.com/in/johansmarius/
https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/cosmos-db/introduction?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004796
https://learn.microsoft.com/azure/azure-functions/functions-overview?WT.mc_id=AZ-MVP-5004796