Summary

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Getting the timing right of heading to the bus stop is a challenge that most can relate to. The first step in architecting a solution involves building a strong foundation for the application with a database. Azure SQL Database is a modern database with the capabilities required for modern applications like catching the bus. Azure SQL Database supports JSON, geospatial, and GitHub Actions. The features in Azure SQL Database make it easy to meet the requirements of the scenario and enables you to build a CI/CD pipeline from the start.

Azure SQL Database makes it easier to develop the foundations of applications like the serverless, full-stack application discussed for catching the bus.

References to further your learning

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Modern database development with Azure SQL Database

The following references are related to Azure SQL Database's modern capabilities.

Implement DevOps using Azure SQL Database

The following references will be useful if you want to learn about DevOps generally and as it relates to Azure SQL Database.

Frameworks that support code first migrations

Other samples for diving into modern database development

A sample of a fully featured solution that shows how to use the Manual Script approach along with database unit testing options is available here: Modern development: creating a REST API, via CI/CD and back.