Introduction to Azure Static Web Apps for Frontend Developers

Azure Static Web Apps (SWA) lets you deploy modern frontends with serverless APIs and custom domains. If you know React, Next.js, or Vue, you can ship a production URL in minutes from GitHub.

Create a SWA resource in Azure Portal, connect your repository, and define build settings. SWA automatically provisions HTTPS, global CDN, and preview environments for pull requests.

For MLSC tutorial projects, SWA pairs well with Azure Functions for lightweight backends. Free tier limits are generous for student portfolios and event landing pages.

Our workshop walkthrough covers authentication with Azure AD B2C, environment variables, and staging slots. Follow the Microsoft Learn module "Deploy a website to Azure with Azure Static Web Apps" for step-by-step labs before attempting advanced scenarios.