Azure•Associate•AZ-204

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Build end-to-end solutions in Microsoft Azure to create Azure Functions, implement and manage web apps, develop solutions utilizing Azure storage, and more. Participate in all phases of cloud development from requirements definition and design to development, deployment, and maintenance.

Note: This syllabus summary was last updated in November 2025. For the most current and detailed syllabus information, please visit the official certification provider's website.

Exam Summary

TIME

100

Minutes

TOTAL

Questions

PRICE

$165

USD

VALID

Years

PASS

700

/1000

Prerequisites (Optional)

Recommended experience before taking this exam

1-2 years of professional development experience
Experience with Azure and programming languages
Proficiency in Azure SDKs, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI

Exam Domains & Topics

Domain 1

25%

Develop Azure Compute Solutions

Implement containerized solutions

Implement Azure App Service Web Apps

Implement Azure Functions

Create Azure App Service Web Apps

Configure web app settings

Implement autoscaling rules and patterns

Develop for Azure Container Instances and Azure Container Apps

Implement Durable Functions and custom handlers

Domain 2

15%

Develop for Azure Storage

Develop solutions that use Azure Cosmos DB

Develop solutions that use Blob storage

Implement Cosmos DB SQL API

Create and manage containers and items

Implement partitioning strategies

Set blob storage properties and metadata

Implement blob leasing and lifecycle management

Work with Azure Storage using SDKs

Domain 3

20%

Implement Azure Security

Implement user authentication and authorization

Implement secure cloud solutions

Configure Microsoft Entra ID

Implement OAuth2 authentication

Create and implement managed identities

Implement Azure Key Vault

Secure app configuration data

Implement role-based access control (RBAC)

Domain 4

15%

Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions

Implement caching for solutions

Troubleshoot solutions by using Application Insights

Implement instrumentation in an app

Configure an app to use Application Insights

Analyze and troubleshoot solutions by using Azure Monitor

Implement Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Configure cache and expiration policies

Optimize application performance

Domain 5

25%

Connect to and Consume Azure Services and Third-party Services

Implement API Management

Develop event-based solutions

Develop message-based solutions

Implement Azure Event Grid and Azure Event Hubs

Implement Azure Service Bus and Azure Queue Storage

Configure API policies and subscriptions

Create and publish APIs using API Management

Implement Azure Logic Apps integration

Azure•Associate•AZ-204

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Note: This syllabus summary was last updated in November 2025. For the most current and detailed syllabus information, please visit the official certification provider's website.

Exam Summary

TIME

100

Minutes

TOTAL

Questions

PRICE

$165

USD

VALID

Years

PASS

700

/1000

Prerequisites (Optional)

Recommended experience before taking this exam

1-2 years of professional development experience
Experience with Azure and programming languages
Proficiency in Azure SDKs, Azure PowerShell, Azure CLI

Exam Domains & Topics

Domain 1

25%

Develop Azure Compute Solutions

Implement containerized solutions

Implement Azure App Service Web Apps

Implement Azure Functions

Create Azure App Service Web Apps

Configure web app settings

Implement autoscaling rules and patterns

Develop for Azure Container Instances and Azure Container Apps

Implement Durable Functions and custom handlers

Domain 2

15%

Develop for Azure Storage

Develop solutions that use Azure Cosmos DB

Develop solutions that use Blob storage

Implement Cosmos DB SQL API

Create and manage containers and items

Implement partitioning strategies

Set blob storage properties and metadata

Implement blob leasing and lifecycle management

Work with Azure Storage using SDKs

Domain 3

20%

Implement Azure Security

Implement user authentication and authorization

Implement secure cloud solutions

Configure Microsoft Entra ID

Implement OAuth2 authentication

Create and implement managed identities

Implement Azure Key Vault

Secure app configuration data

Implement role-based access control (RBAC)

Domain 4

15%

Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions

Implement caching for solutions

Troubleshoot solutions by using Application Insights

Implement instrumentation in an app

Configure an app to use Application Insights

Analyze and troubleshoot solutions by using Azure Monitor

Implement Azure Content Delivery Network (CDN)

Configure cache and expiration policies

Optimize application performance

Domain 5

25%

Connect to and Consume Azure Services and Third-party Services

Implement API Management

Develop event-based solutions

Develop message-based solutions

Implement Azure Event Grid and Azure Event Hubs

Implement Azure Service Bus and Azure Queue Storage

Configure API policies and subscriptions

Create and publish APIs using API Management

Implement Azure Logic Apps integration

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Exam Summary

Prerequisites (Optional)

Exam Domains & Topics

Develop Azure Compute Solutions

Develop for Azure Storage

Implement Azure Security

Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions

Connect to and Consume Azure Services and Third-party Services

Cloud Practice Test

Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate

Exam Summary

Prerequisites (Optional)

Exam Domains & Topics

Develop Azure Compute Solutions

Develop for Azure Storage

Implement Azure Security

Monitor, Troubleshoot, and Optimize Azure Solutions

Connect to and Consume Azure Services and Third-party Services