AZ-204: Developing Solutions for Microsoft Azure — Study Hub
Blueprint-aligned AZ-204 prep: overview, syllabus by domain, a comprehensive developer cheat sheet (code + tables + diagrams), a 30/60/90-day study plan, FAQs, resources, and practice. Start here for the fastest path to passing.
Meet your AZ-204 home base. This hub pulls together what matters for the Azure developer exam: building and deploying apps, using storage and messaging, implementing identity + secrets, and monitoring/troubleshooting—aligned to Microsoft’s skills outline.
What you’ll find here
- Overview: exam format, skills measured, what’s actually hard, and how to prepare efficiently.
- Study Plan: 30/60/90‑day schedules with weekly focus and practice integration.
- Syllabus: objective-by-objective breakdown organized by domain with quick links to drills.
- Cheatsheet: comprehensive service pickers, code snippets, tables, and diagrams for last‑mile review.
- Practice: targeted drills and mixed sets to build pacing.
- FAQ: common questions on difficulty, prerequisites, and strategy.
- Resources: official Microsoft links, Learn paths, and high-value docs.
Who this is for
Developers who build Azure-hosted applications: App Service and Functions, containerized workloads, Cosmos DB and Blob Storage, authentication with Microsoft Entra ID, and integration via API Management and messaging/event services.
How to use this hub
- Start with the Study Plan (or Overview) to pick a realistic timeline.
- Work through the Syllabus domain-by-domain; drill after each task.
- Keep the Cheatsheet open while practicing to reinforce trade-offs and defaults.
- Finish with mixed sets in Practice, then review every miss.
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In this section
- AZ-204 Cheatsheet — Code Snippets, Tables, and High-Yield Azure Developer Patterns
Comprehensive AZ-204 quick reference: App Service, Functions, containers, Cosmos DB, Blob Storage, Entra ID auth, Key Vault/App Configuration, API Management policies, Event Grid/Hubs, Service Bus/Queues, and Application Insights. Includes code, tables, charts, and diagrams.
- AZ-204 FAQ — Common Questions About the Azure Developer Associate Exam
Answers to the most common questions about AZ-204: what’s tested, prerequisites, how long to study, labs, common weak spots, and exam-day tactics.
- AZ-204 Overview — Format, What’s Tested & How to Prepare
Everything you need to know before taking AZ-204: exam format and scoring, who it’s for, domain weightings, what’s actually hard, and a blueprint-aligned study plan.
- AZ-204 Practice — Timed Sets & Developer-Focused Mocks
Open the practice app for AZ-204. Start with domain-focused drills, then run mixed sets and full mocks. Mobile-friendly and aligned to Microsoft’s blueprint.
- AZ-204 Resources — Official Microsoft Links, Learn Paths & Docs
One-stop list of official resources for AZ-204: exam page, study guide, Microsoft Learn training, and key Azure documentation for App Service, Functions, containers, storage, identity, API Management, messaging, and Application Insights.
- AZ-204 Study Plan (30 / 60 / 90 Days)
A practical AZ-204 study plan you can follow: 30-day intensive, 60-day balanced, and 90-day part-time schedules with weekly focus by domain, suggested hours/week, and tips for using the Mastery Cloud practice app.
- AZ-204 Syllabus — Objectives by Domain (Azure Developer Associate)
Blueprint-aligned learning objectives for AZ-204, organized by domain with quick links to targeted practice.