Azure offers a variety of tools and CLIs that developers can use to interact with Azure services and resources. Here are some of the most commonly used Azure CLIs for developers:

1. Azure CLI (az):

   • The Azure CLI, often referred to as “az,” is a cross-platform command-line tool provided by Microsoft for managing Azure resources. It offers a rich set of commands for creating, configuring, and managing Azure services and resources. You can use it for tasks such as creating virtual machines, managing storage, deploying applications, and more.

2. Azure PowerShell:

   • Azure PowerShell is a module for Windows PowerShell and PowerShell Core that provides cmdlets for managing Azure resources. It allows developers and administrators to interact with Azure using familiar PowerShell scripting.

3. Azure Functions Core Tools (Azure Functions CLI):

   • Azure Functions Core Tools is a CLI for creating, developing, and testing Azure Functions, which are serverless compute resources in Azure. It provides a local development experience for building and debugging Azure Functions before deploying them to Azure.

4. Azure SDKs and Libraries:

   • While not CLIs in the traditional sense, Azure provides SDKs and libraries for various programming languages (e.g., .NET, Python, JavaScript/Node.js, Java) that allow developers to integrate Azure services directly into their applications. These SDKs provide programmatic access to Azure services and offer extensive capabilities for building Azure-powered applications.

5. Terraform and ARM Templates:

   • Developers can use Infrastructure as Code (IaC) tools like Terraform or Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates to define and deploy Azure infrastructure and services in a declarative way. While not CLIs, these tools are essential for managing Azure resources in a code-driven manner.

Please note that the Azure CLI (az) is the most commonly used command-line tool for managing Azure resources, and it’s available on various platforms, including Windows, macOS, and Linux. It provides a comprehensive set of commands and is continually updated by Microsoft to support new Azure features and services.

To get started with the Azure CLI, you can install it and then use the az command followed by specific subcommands to manage your Azure resources. The Azure CLI is well-documented, and you can find extensive documentation and examples on the Azure CLI documentation website.