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Overview

The reference implementation demonstrates how to build a modern web application (Contoso Rentals) via a series of extensible scenarios, using best-in-class developer tools with relevant Azure and 3rd-party service integrations.

E2E Reference Architecture For Contoso Real Estate

Here is what the final architecture (with 7 scenarios) looks like. The scenarios are designed to be self-contained and usable as a reference for your own projects.

  1. Setup: Some of the scenarios require a setup step, to prepare your environment for the development of the application. The setup steps are described in the corresponding scenario folder.
  2. Dependencies: Some of the scenarios have dependencies on other scenarios. For example, scenario 4 depends on scenarios 1 and 3. In this case, the setup steps for scenario 4 will include references to the setup steps for those scenarios.

What You'll Build​

In this tutorial, you'll create a serverless web application that enables enterprise users to look for (and reserve) temporary home rentals in a desired location. You'll build the application as a series of 8 scenarios, each showcasing best practices for developing core modern web app features including:

  • Static Web App Hosting
  • Serverless API Integration
  • Serverless Database Integration
  • Federated User Authentication
  • Integrated Search & Recommendations
  • Integration with Third Party (Payments) API
  • End-to-End Application Testing
  • Application Monitoring & Insights

What You'll Learn​

  • Designing a Composable Application Architecture
  • Employing a Micro-Frontend Development Pattern
  • Scaling with a Microservices-driven Backend
  • Integrating automated End-to-End Testing
  • Simplifying deployment with Azure Developer CLI Templates

Cost To Complete​

  • We prioritize for services in the Azure Free Tier by default.
  • We provide cost estimates (with Azure Pricing Calculator) for usage beyond free tier.
  • Delete resources setup for this exercise on completion to prevent future charges.
TODO: PROVIDE COST ESTIMATE IF OUTSIDE FREE TIER

Contributions Welcome​

Contribute to the reference implementation directly by opening a pull request or filing an issue on that repository. We would love to get your feedback on how you are re-implementing the reference architecture, or extending the reference implementation, in your own projects.

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