Modernizing Applications to the Cloud and with AI, Scalability and Optimizations - Scott Hunter

Azure Functions now supports “Flex Consumption” which allows scaling from zero to many instances within seconds, with automatic VNet integration

New code optimization features in Visual Studio can analyze applications and provide specific recommendations for performance improvements, including memory allocations and response times

Logic Apps provide low-code integration capabilities with over 1,400 connectors for different services, making it easier to connect applications without writing complex code

Azure Migration Assistant tool helps move legacy .NET applications to the cloud with automated analysis and recommendations for modernization

New AI bindings in Azure Functions allow integration of AI capabilities with minimal code (~10 lines) compared to traditional implementations requiring hundreds of lines

Better Together feature in Azure Portal provides AI-powered recommendations for complementary services and best practices for your applications

Load testing services can simulate thousands of users hitting your application to verify scaling capabilities

Application Insights with profiler enabled provides detailed performance analysis and optimization suggestions

Azure AI Search and OpenAI integration enables adding RAG (Retrieval Augmented Generation) capabilities to existing applications

Built-in security features help identify issues like exposed connection strings and recommend better practices like using Key Vault