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Blazor and C# APIs now supported in Azure Static Web Apps
Developers can now build and publish applications built entirely in .NET with Static Web Apps using Blazor WebAssembly and C# API's.
Azure Communication Services now available in public preview
Build engaging communication experiences with the same secure platform used by Microsoft Teams. Add video, voice, SMS, chat, and telephony capabilities into almost any web, mobile, or desktop application.
Durable Functions v2.3 is now available
A new release of Durable Functions is out now. This release includes new functionality including long running timers, logging, and state management improvements.
August 2020
PowerShell support in Durable Functions is in public preview
Developers can now orchestrate complex automation workflows in Azure Functions using familiar language constructs in PowerShell 7
Azure Functions: PowerShell 7 support is now generally available
Develop and deploy Azure Functions Apps for production scenarios using the latest version of PowerShell.
July 2020
Java 11 for Azure Functions is now available in preview
Java 11 for Azure Functions is now available in preview on Consumption and Premium plans for Windows and Linux.
OpenID Connect support for Azure App Service and Azure Functions (in preview)
A new capability (in preview) allows you to configure your Azure App Service and Azure Functions apps for login authentication through any OpenID Connect provider.
June 2020
Durable Functions now supports Python
Durable Functions, an extension to Azure Functions used to define stateful serverless workflows, now supports Python. Developers and data scientists can now orchestrate complex data processing and data science workloads in Azure Functions using familiar Python language constructs.
May 2020
New portal experience for Azure Functions
New portal experience for Azure Functions – improving performance, accessibility, and consistency with the rest of the Azure portal.
Azure App Service and Azure Functions on Azure Stack Hub update available
The release of the latest update of Azure App Service and Azure Functions on Azure Stack Hub is now available.
April 2020
Azure Functions—Java 8 support on Linux is now in preview
Azure Functions support for Java on Linux is now in preview. This enables deploying Java Function Apps as containers to the Functions dedicated/premium plan and Kubernetes.
March 2020
Azure Functions Premium plan is now available in 16 new regions
Target availability: Q1 2020
Run serverless function apps with no cold-start, virtual network connectivity, and larger instance sizes with the Azure Functions Premium plan. The plan supports running on either Windows-based or Linux-based instances, and is now available in 16 new regions.
Azure Functions Premium plan regional virtual network integration
Regional virtual network integration is now generally available in the Azure Functions Premium plan. Run serverless function apps with no cold-start, virtual network connectivity, and larger instance sizes with the Premium plan.
Azure Functions custom handlers are now in preview
Extend the Azure Functions runtime with support for your preferred language or language version using a lightweight HTTP server.
Azure Functions—Python 3.8 support is now generally available
Azure Functions support for Python 3.8 is now generally available. This enables developing, debugging, and deploying Function Apps for production scenarios using the tools of your choice, specifically Visual Studio Code, the Azure portal, Azure Functions Core Tools and Azure CLI.
January 2020
Azure Functions runtime 3.0 is now generally available
Azure Functions runtime version 3.0 is now available. Built on top of .NET Core 3.1, it enables you to write your function apps in new languages, such as .NET Core 3.1 and Node 12.
December 2019
Azure Functions 3.0 go-live release is now available
The go-live release for Azure Functions 3.0 is now available, so it’s now possible to build and deploy 3.0 functions in production. Functions 3.0 brings new capabilities including the ability to target .NET Core 3.1 and Node 12.
November 2019
Azure Functions premium plan meter ID changes
Starting on January 1, 2020, Azure Functions premium plan meter ID names will change.
Python 3.7 support and remote build are now generally available
Announcing some enhancements to the development experience for Python workloads in Azure Functions, including support for Python 3.7 and remote build general availability.
New version of Durable Functions available now
Announcing the general availability of the version 2.0 of Durable Functions, the extension of the Azure Functions runtime that enables stateful functions and workflow orchestrations in a serverless environment.
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