To get the most out of this book
To make the most of this guide, you should possess some prior knowledge of programming languages such as C#, Java, or Python, along with a basic understanding of data processing principles. Some experience with the Azure portal and Visual Studio Code would also be helpful.
Software/hardware covered in the book |
OS requirements |
C# and Python |
Windows 10 or above |
Visual Studio Code |
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The Azure portal |
It is expected that you have access to an Azure subscription. This can be a free version available at https://azure.microsoft.com/en-us/free/. It is important to delete your resources after each lab. This will ensure you have enough spend to make it through all the exercises in this book.
If you are using the digital version of this book, we advise you to type the code yourself or access the code from the book’s GitHub repository (a link is available in the next section). Doing so will help you avoid any potential errors related to the copying and pasting of code.