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Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)
Microsoft Certified: Azure Developer Associate (Exam AZ-204)
Associate-level certification for cloud developers building, deploying, and maintaining applications and services on Microsoft Azure. Valued for Azure-focused software engineering roles.
What's on the exam
AZ-204 Skills Measured (as of January 14, 2026)
Develop Azure compute solutions
25–30%Azure App Service web apps · Azure Functions · Containerized solutions (ACI, ACA) · Compute provisioning · Scaling and configuration
Develop for Azure storage
15–20%Azure Cosmos DB · Blob storage · Data partitioning and querying · Storage SDKs · Lifecycle and access policies
Implement Azure security
15–20%Microsoft Entra authentication · Managed identities · Microsoft Identity Platform · Key Vault secrets and certificates · Authorization and access tokens
Monitor and troubleshoot Azure solutions
5–10%Application Insights · Metrics, logs, and traces · Availability tests and alerts · Performance troubleshooting · Instrumentation and logging
Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services
20–25%API Management · Event-based solutions (Event Grid, Event Hubs) · Message-based solutions (Service Bus, Queue Storage) · Service integration · Webhooks and triggers
Frequently asked questions
How much does the Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) cost?
The Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) costs $165. US list price; varies by country.
How long is the Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) and how many questions does it have?
40–60 items — Approximately 100 minutes.
What do you need to pass the Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)?
700 on a scale of 1000.
Can you retake the Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)?
24-hour wait after first fail; longer waits for subsequent attempts.
What is the best way to study for the Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204)?
Study the official blueprint, not random material: the exam is weighted by domain (Develop Azure compute solutions 25–30%, Develop for Azure storage 15–20%, Implement Azure security 15–20%, Monitor and troubleshoot Azure solutions 5–10%, Connect to and consume Azure services and third-party services 20–25%). Spaced-repetition flashcards built domain-by-domain against that blueprint are the most time-efficient way to cover everything the exam tests.
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