See how the latest version of Visual Studio 2017 can be used to create Azure Functions using familiar development tools and techniques.

Serverless computing becomes a focus at JavaOne 2017, as Oracle introduces Project Fn and Microsoft previews Java support for Azure Functions.

The Functions command-line development tool will create the correct image for you when you use the –docker option as part of creating a new Functions project.

Developers interested in using Java to build serverless apps using Microsoft Azure Functions will now have that option, Microsoft plans to announce Wednesday at JavaOne.