Microsoft Create:Serverless - Conversations with Community and Industry Experts!
Tags: mscreate, javascript, serverless, azure
Published: 2020-09-04 02:50:14

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title: Microsoft Create:Serverless - Conversations with Community and Industry Experts!
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description: Join us Sep 30 for a half-day virtual event with industry and community experts and practitioners. Let's talk about everything Serverless! https://aka.ms/createserverless
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tags: mscreate, javascript, serverless, azure

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> `FOLLOW US ON TWITTER`
[https://twitter.com/MicrosoftCreate]
(https://twitter.com/MicrosoftCreate) 

> `ADD EVENT TO CALENDAR`  `WATCH EVENT LIVE` 
[https://aka.ms/createserverless]
(https://aka.ms/createserverless) 

> Join us for a half-day of conversations this **30 September 2020**, at Microsoft [Create: Serverless](https://aka.ms/createserverless) and connect with the experts and community members to discuss how you can run code for basically any application without having to manage servers.

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> New to Serverless Concepts and Technologies? Start here:

 * ⚡️ [Read: Azure Functions Docs] (https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/azure-functions/?WT.mc_id=servsept20-devto-suzchen) - to learn core concepts!
 * 💡 [Create: Serverless Applications](https://docs.microsoft.com/en-us/learn/paths/create-serverless-applications/?WT.mc_id=servsept20-devto-suzchen) - with this hands-on tutorial.
 * 🌟 [Watch: POWERful Serverless Applications](https://channel9.msdn.com/Shows/POWERful-Devs/A-Deep-Dive-Into-POWERful-Serverless-Applications/?WT.mc_id=servsept20-devto-suzchen) - a no-code option

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🎬 3 👏🏽 Calls 👏🏽 To 👏🏽 Action! 👏🏽
### 1. Code of Conduct 
You are expected to adhere to the [Create:Serverless code of conduct] (https://aka.ms/createserverless) as well as [Dev.to's code of conduct](https://dev.to/code-of-conduct) Please do ♥️ [this post] (https://dev.to/jansche/comment/12n6f) if you agree 

### 2. Keeping your kids engaged
We know you are going to love the event but we also want to keep your children entertained while you join us. Check out the post below for a digital and physical Kids Activity Pack.  
(https://aka.ms/mscreate-KAP)

### 3. Follow #MSCreate 
Conversations may continue after this event. Follow [#mscreate] (https://dev.to/t/mscreate) to keep learning and follow us on Twitter (https://twitter.com/MicrosoftCreate) 

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## About #MSCreate
In July, we ran [Create:Frontend](https://createfrontenddevelopers.splashthat.com/) a half-day of conversations between community and industry experts with a focus on front-end development - ending with an hands-on learning workshop. We were blown away at the level of interest and engagement we had from attendees. These conversations matter. 

So we decided to do it again - this time, with a focus on Serverless! 

The format is simple. A free, live-streamed virtual event, featuring community and industry speakers, engaged in conversations, on a wide-range of topics related to a core technology. 

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Want to keep track of these events and conversations? Follow the #mscreate tag above!

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## About Create:Serverless

The Create:Serverless event marks the end of our 30-day #ServerlessSeptember celebration of community and industry sourced content that shows practical examples of serverless usage today. You can catch up on the content series here:

{% link https://dev.to/azure/serverlessseptember-2020-content-collection-443k %}

The event itself happens on Sep 30 with an amazing lineup of speakers and topics. We have a simple agenda:
 * An opening keynote on the Serverless landscape.
 * A series of conversations between community & industry experts.
 * A hands-on coding workshop (using Azure Functions)
 * A networking "open mic" session to close out the event

Learn more about these sessions below! 

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## Welcome
We'll kick things off with a welcome from our intrepid MC, Cloud Advocate Simona Cotin. Get a sense of the agenda for the day, grab your cup of tea and settle in!
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## Opening Keynote

Join Chris and Chris as they survey the Serverless landscape in 2020 and review the trends you should look out for this year!
{% link https://dev.to/azure/chris-chris-talk-serverless-landscape-3f3o %} 

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## Conversations:

We paired up community and industry experts on several conversations that cover a range of Serverless topics.

**1. Unifying data with Hasura GraphQL Engine & Azure functions** (_with Allison Kunz and Burke Holland_)
{% link https://dev.to/azure/unifying-data-with-hasura-graphql-engine-azure-functions-3a3j %}

**2. Serverless Security 101: Everything you need to know** (_with Guy Podjarny and Wassim Chegam_)
{% link https://dev.to/azure/let-s-talk-about-serverless-security-with-guy-podjarny-create-serverless-3g7c %}

**3. Developing low-code Serverless Applications** (_with Linda Nichols and Dona Sarkar_)
{% link https://dev.to/lynnaloo/from-serverless-to-code-less-49ib %}

**4. Observability in Serverless Applications.** (_with Ran Ribenzaft and Jennifer Davis_)
{% link https://dev.to/sigje/observability-in-serverless-applications-at-create-serverless-hib %}

**5. Overcoming Serverless challenges with Durable Functions.** (_with Marc Duiker and Anthony Chu_)
{% link https://dev.to/azure/overcoming-serverless-challenges-with-durable-functions-1d20 %}

**6. Boosting your Serverless APIs with API Management.** (_with Mike Budzynski and Jeff Hollan_)
{% link https://dev.to/azure/boosting-your-serverless-apis-with-api-management-at-create-serverless-3h9o %}

**7. Serverless Best Practices.** (_with Jeff Hollan and Marie Hoeger_)
{% link https://dev.to/azure/create-serverless-session-some-serverless-best-practices-27m6 %}

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## Hands-on Workshop! 

> Refactor Node.js and Express APIs to Serverless APIs with Azure Functions

Learn the strategy you need to move an existing Express API app to Serverless. This is a beginner friendly workshop (Level 100-200) covering how you can get started with Azure functions using VS code and javascript, covering triggers, bindings, and deployment.
{% link https://dev.to/madebygps/create-serverless-2020-workshop-3329 %}


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## Closing Remarks

Join Simona and Jeff Hollan for the closing session as they recap the event and set the stage for what's next.

Including ...


## Open Mic Sessions
Be part of a cosy and intimate networking session as we talk about everything from diversity & inclusion in the community to developer hacks and tools. Bookmark this page and check back for the details on the *five* fun sessions we have planned! Speakers include [Lian Li](https://twitter.com/Chimney42), [Ant Stanley](https://twitter.com/IamStan) and the following:

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## We look forward to hosting you!

> Join us for a half-day of conversations this **30 September 2020**, at Microsoft [Create: Serverless](https://aka.ms/createserverless) and connect with the experts and community members to discuss how you can run code for basically any application without having to manage servers.

> Want to learn more about Microsoft Cloud and AI technologies? Don't forget to follow us on Azure!

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