Build a basic cloud-native service using PostgreSQL and Node.js

Module
9 Units

Intermediate

Administrator

Developer

Solution Architect

Student

Azure

Azure Database for PostgreSQL

Build a basic service consisting of an Express.js-based web service with Microsoft Azure Database for PostgreSQL providing its persistent data store, and managed by a front-end Next.js management web app.

Learning objectives

In this module, you'll:

Learn the concept of service in the context of cloud-native applications
Set up a basic service
Extend the services architecture
Implement Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Connect Node.js Express to Azure Database for PostgreSQL
Set up a Next.js management web app

Prerequisites

Basic understanding of cloud computing
Basic familiarity with Azure
Basic familiarity with programming concepts

Introduction min
Define the concept of services min
Exercise - Set up Azure Database for PostgreSQL min
Set up a basic service min
Exercise - Connect Express.js to Azure Database for PostgreSQL min
Extend the services architecture min
Exercise - Set up a Next.js management web app min
Knowledge check min
Summary min