Microsoft Ignite 2019 just wrapped up in Orlando, and there’s a lot to unpack. Here are the Azure announcements that matter most for developers.
Azure Arc
The headline announcement: Azure Arc extends Azure management to any infrastructure. Run Azure services on-premises, at the edge, or in other clouds. This is huge for hybrid scenarios.
Azure Synapse Analytics
The evolution of SQL Data Warehouse. Synapse brings together data warehousing, big data analytics, and data integration in one platform. The on-demand query capability is particularly impressive.
Other Notable Announcements
- Azure Quantum: Quantum computing preview
- Azure Kubernetes Service updates: Windows containers GA, cluster autoscaling improvements
- GitHub Actions for Azure: Native CI/CD integration
- Power Platform + Azure: Deeper integration for citizen developers
Developer Experience
Microsoft continues to focus on developer experience. Visual Studio Code Remote Development, GitHub integration, and Azure DevOps improvements all point to a more connected development workflow.
More deep-dives on specific announcements coming soon!
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