14. Structured Storage
Windows Azure SQL Database
Dynamic schema on/off
Apps partitioned by schema
REST API generated per table (very data centric platform)
Access your data through the portal, SQL Management studio or REST API
15. JSON -> SQL data types
JSON value T-SQL type
Numeric values (integer, decimal, floating point) Float(53)
Boolean Bit
DateTime DateTimeOffset(3)
String Nvarchar(max)
18. Server Logic – node.js
node.js on small azure VM’s (azure websites infrastructure)
Server side pipeline hooks (interceptors)
Out of the box you have access to the following node packages
(June Release) - you now have access to NPM
request, console, push.*, tables, sql, statusCodes, azure, mssql
21. Push Notifications
The global push object is used to send push notifications.
Success & Error Callbacks are provided
Method
push. apns Apple Push Notification Service iOS apps
push. gcm Google Cloud Messaging Android apps
push. mpns Microsoft Push Notification Service Windows Phone 8 apps
push. wns Windows Notification Services Windows Store apps
26. Authorisation
Table level authorization for CRUD operations
Everyone: any request by anyone is accepted.
Anyone with Application Key: app key distributed w/ the app (default)
Authenticated Users: users authenticated by Live Connect.
Scripts and Admins: registered scripts or requests via the master key
Application Key should not be used in production !
32. Resources
Official Videos & Tutorials
http://www.windowsazure.com/en-us/develop/mobile/
Real world Use Cases & black belt tips
http://chrisrisner.com/Common-Scenarios-with-Windows-Azure-Mobile-Services
Mr Azure Mobile Services (Josh Twist)
http://www.thejoyofcode.com/
Cloud Nick ( Nick Harris )
http://www.nickharris.net/
Notes de l'éditeur
Research by AYTM on behalf of Kinvey“we surveyed 100 mobile designers to discover how long they expected it would take to build core front- and backend components of an Android or iOS app”
BaaS is a relatively recent development in cloud computing,with most BaaS startupsdating from 2011 or later.BaaS is distinct from these other services in that it specifically addresses the cloud-computing needs of web and mobile app developers by providing a unified means of connecting their apps to cloud services.The global BaaS market had an estimated value of $216.5 million in 2012.[5]
It’s a back end for you mobile apps Giving you storage, authentication oAuth with various social networksServer side business logic with node.js interceptorsPush notifications to different mobile devicesSchedulerOther players include Parse, Kinvey, Buddy, AppceleratorRelatively recent development in cloud computing started circa 2011
All SDKs are open sourced on GitHubREST API for any other device….
Both structured & unstructured storage availableWindows Azure SQL database with a dynamic schema or whatever you fancy!
Cross-origin resource sharing (CORS) is a mechanism that allows a web page to make XMLHttpRequests to another domain.Such "cross-domain" requests would otherwise be forbidden by web browsers, per the same origin security policy. CORS defines a way in which the browser and the server can interact to determine whether or not to allow the cross-origin request.