Azure Serverless refers to a cloud computing approach that allows developers to build and run applications without worrying about managing servers or infrastructure. It’s based on the concept of “serverless computing,” where the cloud provider (in this case, Microsoft Azure) takes care of server provisioning, scaling, and maintenance, allowing developers to focus solely on writing code and building applications.

Here are key components and services related to Azure Serverless:

1. Azure Functions:

   • Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that lets you run event-driven code in response to various triggers or events.
   • Triggers can include HTTP requests, Azure Blob Storage changes, timers, database updates, and more.
   • You can write code in various programming languages, including C#, JavaScript/Node.js, Python, and Java.
   • Azure Functions scales automatically based on demand, ensuring that you only pay for the resources used during execution.

2. Azure Logic Apps:

   • Azure Logic Apps is a service for building workflows and automating tasks through a visual designer or code.
   • It integrates with various Azure services and external connectors to enable seamless automation and orchestration of processes.
   • Logic Apps are event-driven and can respond to events from sources like Azure Service Bus, Azure Event Grid, and external APIs.

3. Azure Event Grid:

   • Azure Event Grid is a serverless event routing service that simplifies event-driven programming.
   • It can route events from Azure services, custom applications, and third-party services to Azure Functions, Logic Apps, and more.
   • Event Grid allows you to publish, subscribe to, and process events at scale.

4. Azure Durable Functions:

   • Azure Durable Functions is an extension of Azure Functions that enables building stateful workflows.
   • It provides a way to orchestrate multiple serverless functions in a workflow, manage state, and handle retries and error handling.

5. Azure Static Web Apps:

   • Azure Static Web Apps is a serverless hosting service for web applications, allowing you to deploy static websites and serverless APIs.
   • It integrates with Azure Functions for serverless backend logic and provides CI/CD integration.

6. Azure App Service (Web Apps):

   • While not strictly “serverless,” Azure App Service allows you to deploy web applications and APIs without managing the underlying infrastructure.
   • It offers features like automatic scaling, load balancing, and integration with Azure Functions.

7. Azure Logic Integration Service Environment (ISE):

   • For scenarios requiring more control and isolation, Azure Logic ISE provides a dedicated, fully isolated environment for running Logic Apps.