The course begins by giving you an overview of Platform as a service (PaaS) and Application Platform as a Service (aPaaS). You'll also learn about Visual Studio Team Services (VSTS) and its integration with the Eclipse IDE. You'll see how to configure the application code for automated compilation and run a unit test. As you progress through the chapters, you'll explore continuous development with Microsoft Azure Web Apps by creating different environments for deploying web applications. You'll also understand the difference between Azure Web Apps and Azure App Service Environments. Next, you'll gain insights into end-to-end automation for deploying an application in PaaS. By the end of this course, you will have gained the confidence to apply your skills to real-life business scenarios.