Azure Functions

Expert patterns for Azure Functions development including isolated worker model, Durable Functions orchestration, cold start optimization, and production patterns. Covers .NET, Python, and Node.js programming models.

Patterns

Isolated Worker Model (.NET)

Modern .NET execution model with process isolation

When to use: Building new .NET Azure Functions apps

Template

// Program.cs - Isolated Worker Model using Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker; using Microsoft.Extensions.DependencyInjection; using Microsoft.Extensions.Hosting;

var host = new HostBuilder() .ConfigureFunctionsWorkerDefaults() .ConfigureServices(services => { // Add Application Insights services.AddApplicationInsightsTelemetryWorkerService(); services.ConfigureFunctionsApplicationInsights();

    // Add HttpClientFactory (prevents socket exhaustion)
    services.AddHttpClient();

    // Add your services
    services.AddSingleton<IMyService, MyService>();
})
.Build();

host.Run();

// HttpTriggerFunction.cs using Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker; using Microsoft.Azure.Functions.Worker.Http; using Microsoft.Extensions.Logging;

public class HttpTriggerFunction { private readonly ILogger _logger; private readonly IMyService _service;

public HttpTriggerFunction(
    ILogger<HttpTriggerFunction> logger,
    IMyService service)
{
    _logger = logger;
    _service = service;
}

[Function("HttpTrigger")]
public async Task<HttpResponseData> Run(
    [HttpTrigger(AuthorizationLevel.Function, "get", "post")] HttpRequestData req)
{
    _logger.LogInformation("Processing request");

    try
    {
        var result = await _service.ProcessAsync(req);

        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.OK);
        await response.WriteAsJsonAsync(result);
        return response;
    }
    catch (Exception ex)
    {
        _logger.LogError(ex, "Error processing request");
        var response = req.CreateResponse(HttpStatusCode.InternalServerError);
        await response.WriteAsJsonAsync(new { error = "Internal server error" });
        return response;
    }
}

}

Notes

• In-process model deprecated November 2026
• Isolated worker supports .NET 8, 9, 10, and .NET Framework
• Full dependency injection support