Azure static web apps

Azure Static Web Apps is a platform that allows developers to build and deploy static web apps quickly and easily. Static web apps are websites that don't require a server to generate the HTML, CSS, and JavaScript. Instead, these apps are pre-built and served directly from a content delivery network (CDN). In this article, I will guide you through the steps to create an Azure Static Web App.

Step 1: Sign up for Azure.
Before you can create a Static Web App in Azure, you'll need to sign up for an Azure account. If you don't already have one, you can sign up for a free trial at https://azure.microsoft.com/free.
Step 2: Create a new Static Web App
Once you have an Azure account, log in to the Azure portal. From the Azure dashboard, click on the "Create a resource" button and search for "Static Web App". Select "Static Web App" from the search results and click "Create".

Step 3: Configure your Static Web App.
In the "Basics" tab, you'll need to specify a name for your Static Web App, choose your subscription and resource group, and select a region to host your app. You can also choose whether you want to use a pre-built template or start from scratch.

In the "Build" tab, you'll need to specify the location of your app's source code repository, branch, and build settings. Azure Static Web Apps supports a variety of popular front-end frameworks and tools, including React, Angular, Vue.js, and more.

In the "Review + create" tab, review your configuration settings, and click "Create" to create your new Static Web App.

Step 4: Connect your GitHub repository
After selecting GitHub, you'll need to authorize Azure to access your GitHub account. Click on the "Authorize" button and follow the instructions to allow Azure to access your GitHub repositories.

Once you've authorized Azure, you'll need to select the repository that you want to use for your Static Web App. You can choose from your own repositories or any public repository on GitHub.

Step 6: Review and create your app
After configuring your build settings, review your app's configuration and click on the "Create" button to create your app.

Azure will now create your Static Web App and deploy your code from your GitHub repository. This can take a few minutes, so be patient.

Step 7: Test your app
Once your app has been created, you can test it by clicking on the "Browse" button in the Azure Portal. This will open your app in a new browser window.

Congratulations! You've successfully created an Azure Static Web App.