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Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204): Certification Essentials

Azure developers design, develop, and deploy solutions using Azure services, SDKs, and APIs. This course will teach you how to prepare for the AZ-204 exam, covering prerequisites, tips, exam day prep, and post-exam steps.

Wayne Hoggett - Pluralsight course - Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204): Certification Essentials
by Wayne Hoggett

What you'll learn

The AZ-204 Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure exam is designed to test your ability to participate in all phases of development, including gathering requirements, design, development, deployment, security, maintenance, performance tuning, and monitoring. In this course, Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204): Certification Essentials, you’ll get an introduction to the exam. First, you’ll explore the exam prerequisites and intended audience. Next, you’ll learn how to prepare for the exam, including important tips for success. Then, you’ll also learn how to prepare for exam day. Finally, you’ll learn what comes after the exam, including re-sit and renewal requirements. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge of the AZ-204 exam needed to begin your journey in preparing for the Azure Developer Associate certification.

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Wayne Hoggett - Pluralsight course - Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204): Certification Essentials
Wayne Hoggett

Hello from Brisbane, Australia. I have about 20 years’ experience in Microsoft infrastructure and Cloud. I am very committed to lifelong learning. I am a Microsoft Certified Trainer and have earned over 20 certifications from Microsoft, Terraform, Kubernetes, and more throughout my career.

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