This guide breaks down the “why” and “how” for scenarios suited to the cloud with a focus on building apps using platform services available in Microsoft Azure. The second half of the guide showcases the breadth and depth of the Azure platform and services designed to help developers make truly competitive and differentiated applications. The intended audience for this guide includes: • Developers wanting to understand why Azure is the best cloud platform for creating applications and how to get started quickly based on the app you want to build today. • Technical leaders considering Azure to support new or existing application development.