A custom Visual Studio Code developer extension A feature-rich CLI for local development Source: Microsoft There are a lot of technical details in Microsoft's blog post outlining the ins and outs of how Azure Static Web Apps works, but the short summary is: It simplifies processes and affords developers new tools for enhanced productivity. It works with GitHub and DevOps to ensure apps stay updated with code changes without the need for DevOps configuration, among other benefits and utilities. This isn't the only Azure-related news making the rounds. Azure's also at the center of a newly enhanced partnership between Mars (the company that makes M&M's) and Microsoft.