Project 31-A

 Disclaimer: All opinions in this post are mine and not my employer (Microsoft). If you know of a more correct or performant way to accomplish work discussed in this post, please let me know at email javascript-developer@outlook.com . Many projects I work on are in progress by the time I work on them. I can't change previous design or architecture choices, but just solve a specific technical issue.  Secrets stored in Azure Key Vault All secrets for the React app are stored in Azure Key Vault. These secrets need to be pulled from Key Vault and set into the environment so that the `npm build` script uses those values. In order for the Azure DevOps Pipeline to connect to Azure Key Vault, you need to complete some work before you develop your Pipeline: Create a Key Vault and store your React build secrets, such as an Azure Functions key, used to authenticate and use the Function. Your secret doesn't have to have the same name as your React build variable. Please don't try. Ke...

I have a catalog of small front-end Javascript apps built with Angular (ng) and React (CRA and Next) I would like to host on Azure. Hosting on Azure Azure provides features for a web host: * Options from big to small - full VM , container , web app , or host static website * HTTPS and URL - every Azure resource is served via HTTPS with a dedicated URL - no need to buy a certificate or domain name until needed. No Configuration changes In order to reduce hidden problems, each front-end app should be installed and running with no configuration change away from the development environment such as a to change the routing of assets from absolute to relative, or folder and subfolder naming. Consistent & immediate deployment Once the app is ready to deploy as a collection of static files, there shouldn't be a need to spend time preparing the hosting environment. The front-end system deployment steps should be consistent regardless of which front-end framework the proje...