Learn Azure Serverless Functions in a Weekend - Develop Azure Functions with VS Code

This lecture covers the development and deployment of Azure Functions using both command line tools and the Visual Studio Code extension. It explains the setup process, including installing VS Code and Python, and demonstrates how to create, manage, and debug functions locally. The video also guides viewers through the process of publishing functions to Azure, highlighting the benefits of using the VS Code extension for a more efficient workflow.

What is one advantage of using the Visual Studio Code extension for Azure Functions?

• It allows for manual coding only.

• It simplifies browsing, creating, and managing functions.

• It is only available for Windows.

• It requires no installation.

Why is it beneficial to learn Azure Functions using the command line before using the VS Code extension?

• The command line is faster.

• The extension is not reliable.

• Command line skills are not applicable.

• The extension automates command line tasks.

What should you do if Visual Studio Code does not detect Python automatically?

• Manually specify the Python location.

• Restart your computer.

• Reinstall Visual Studio Code.

• Use a different programming language.

What is the first step in setting up a local workspace for Azure Functions?

• Create a new Azure account.

• Open a folder for the Azure Function project.

• Install a new operating system.

• Delete all existing projects.

Which key combination is used to run an Azure Function locally in VS Code?

• Ctrl + R

• Shift + Enter

• Alt + F4

• F5

What is the purpose of adding breakpoints in your code?

• To delete code segments.

• To enhance code performance.

• To slow down the execution.

• To debug and inspect code behavior.

What happens to existing functions when deploying a new function app to Azure?

• They are overwritten by the new deployment.

• They are merged with the new functions.

• They remain unchanged.

• They are archived automatically.

How can you upload local settings to an Azure Function app after deployment?

• By using the Azure portal.

• By using Control Shift P and selecting the upload option.

• By reinstalling the Azure Functions extension.

• By restarting Visual Studio Code.

What is the result of a successful deployment of an Azure Function from VS Code?

• The function is only available locally.

• The function is available in the Azure portal.

• The function is deleted from the local system.

• The function is converted to a different language.

What should you do if you want to create a new function app instead of deploying to an existing one?

• Select the existing function app.

• Create a new function app in the Azure portal.

• Delete the existing function app.

• Use a different IDE.