Learn Azure Serverless Functions in a Weekend - Binding Expression and Function Monitoring

The video tutorial discusses the challenges of using hard-coded values in Azure function bindings and introduces binding expressions as a solution. It explains how to use local settings to manage these values, making it easier to deploy functions across different environments. The tutorial also covers deploying and testing functions in Azure, using Application Insights for monitoring, and concludes with a practice assignment.

What is the main issue with hard-coded values in Azure function bindings?

• They enhance security.

• They require manual updates for different environments.

• They simplify the deployment process.

• They make the code run faster.

How do binding expressions help in managing Azure functions?

• They eliminate the need for any configuration files.

• They allow functions to run without any settings.

• They enable dynamic value retrieval from configuration files.

• They increase the execution speed of functions.

What is the first step in using a binding expression in an Azure function?

• Deploy the function to Azure.

• Create a variable in the local settings file.

• Test the function in a production environment.

• Remove all hard-coded values.

What is the purpose of deploying an Azure function to the Azure Function App?

• To make it available for testing and production use.

• To disable all logging features.

• To delete all local settings.

• To convert it into a web application.

How can you verify if an Azure function has executed correctly?

• By deleting the function and redeploying it.

• By checking the local settings file.

• By observing the logs in the Azure Function App.

• By disabling the function temporarily.

What feature of Application Insights allows real-time monitoring of Azure functions?

• Static Metrics

• Error Reports

• Historical Logs

• Live Metrics

What does the Application Map in Application Insights show?

• The code structure of the function.

• The deployment history of the function.

• The user interface of the function.

• The services connected to the function.