How can I use NuGet packages in my Azure Functions?

Yes! Although the Azure Functions portal does not currently provide a mechanism to add and manage NuGet packages, the runtime supports NuGet references and will make sure they are correctly used when compiling and executing your functions. In order to define your dependencies, you need to create a Project.json file with the required NuGet package … Read more

What is the difference between an Azure Web Site and an Azure Web Role

Web Roles give you several features beyond Web Apps (formerly Web Sites): Ability to run elevated startup scripts to install apps, modify registry settings, install performance counters, fine-tune IIS, etc. Ability to split an app up into tiers (maybe Web Role for front end, Worker Role for backend processing) and scale independently Ability to RDP … Read more