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AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure Exam 2025 (Hotspot , Drag drop with full explanations details included )Microsoft Certified Azure Developer AssociateBuild end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure to create Azure Functions, implement and manage web apps, develop solutions utilizing Azure storage, and more.As a candidate for this certification, you're responsible for participating in all phases of development, including requirements gathering, design, development, deployment, security, maintenance, performance tuning, and monitoring.You should be proficient in Azure:SDKData storage optionsData connectionsAPIsApp authentication and authorizationCompute and container deploymentDebuggingTo implement solutions, you partner with:Cloud solution architectsDBAsDevOpsInfrastructure adminsOther stakeholdersYou should have:At least two years of programming experience.Proficiency in programming with Azure SDKs.Proficiency using Azure CLI, Azure PowerShell, and other tools.Skills measuredDevelop Azure compute solutions (25-30%)Implement containerized solutionsCreate and manage container images for solutionsPublish an image to Azure Container RegistryRun containers by using Azure Container InstanceCreate solutions by using Azure Container AppsImplement Azure App Service Web AppsCreate an Azure App Service Web AppConfigure and implement diagnostics and loggingDeploy code and containersConfigure settings including Transport Layer Security (TLS), API settings, and service connectionsImplement autoscalingConfigure deployment slotsImplement Azure FunctionsCreate and configure an Azure Functions appImplement input and output bindingsImplement function triggers by using data operations, timers, and webhooksDevelop for Azure storage (15-20%)Develop solutions that use Azure Cosmos DBPerform operations on containers and items by using the SDKSet the appropriate consistency level for operationsImplement change feed notificationsDevelop solutions that use Azure Blob StorageSet and retrieve properties and metadataPerform operations on data by using the appropriate SDKImplement storage policies and data lifecycle managementImplement Azure security (15-20%)Implement user authentication and authorizationAuthenticate and authorize users by using the Microsoft Identity platformAuthenticate and authorize users and apps by using Microsoft Entra IDCreate and implement shared access signaturesImplement solutions that interact with Microsoft GraphImplement secure Azure solutionsSecure app configuration data by using App Configuration or Azure Key VaultDevelop code that uses keys, secrets, and certificates stored in Azure Key VaultImplement Managed Identities for Azure resourcesMonitor, troubleshoot, and optimize Azure solutions (10-15%)Implement caching for solutionsConfigure cache and expiration policies for Azure Cache for RedisImplement secure and optimized application cache patterns including data sizing, connections, encryption, and expirationImplement Azure Content Delivery Network endpoints and profilesTroubleshoot solutions by using Application InsightsMonitor and analyze metrics, logs, and tracesImplement Application Insights web tests and alertsInstrument an app or service to use Application InsightsConnect to and consume Azure services and third-party services (20-25%)Implement API ManagementCreate an Azure API Management instanceCreate and document APIsConfigure access to APIsImplement policies for APIsDevelop event-based solutionsImplement solutions that use Azure Event GridImplement solutions that use Azure Event HubDevelop message-based solutionsImplement solutions that use Azure Service BusImplement solutions that use Azure Queue Storage queues

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