AspiriFridays: Exploring Azure Data API Builder with Tommaso Stocchi and Jerry Nixon
In this AspiriFridays episode, hosts Maddy and Damian are joined by Tommaso Stocchi and Jerry Nixon to dive into Azure Data API Builder. Learn about its features and best practices straight from Microsoft experts.
AspiriFridays - Tommaso Stocchi and Jerry Nixon with Data API Builder
Welcome back to AspiriFridays! After a short summer break, the series returns with hosts Maddy and Damian, who are joined by Microsoft experts Tommaso Stocchi and Jerry Nixon. In this episode, the focus is on ‘Aspirifying’ the Azure Data API Builder.
What Is Azure Data API Builder?
Azure Data API Builder is a Microsoft solution that enables developers to create REST and GraphQL endpoints for data services in minutes — without custom backend code. It's heavily integrated with the Azure ecosystem and designed to streamline data access from various clients and platforms.
Episode Highlights
- Hosts: Maddy & Damian
- Special Guests: Tommaso Stocchi (Microsoft) and Jerry Nixon (Microsoft)
- Main Topic: Making the most out of Azure Data API Builder (DAB)
- Key Discussion Points:
- How DAB fits into modern Azure data workloads
- The process of exposing data securely and efficiently with DAB
- Insights, tips, and real-world usage scenarios
- Best practices for deployment and management in Azure environments
Learning Outcomes
By watching or following this episode, viewers will gain:
- A foundational understanding of Azure Data API Builder
- Guidance on security, configuration, and extensibility
- Ideas for integrating DAB in real-world projects
- First-hand perspectives from developers and product experts
About the Guests
- Tommaso Stocchi: A Microsoft program manager and technical expert focused on developer tools and Azure.
- Jerry Nixon: Renowned Microsoft developer advocate and educator currently working on data platforms and APIs.
Further Resources
- Official Azure Data API Builder Documentation
- Previous AspiriFridays episodes on Microsoft data services
- Tutorials for setting up and configuring Data API Builder
Stay tuned for more hands-on Microsoft technology shows and insights in upcoming AspiriFridays episodes!