Which Azure option is best for a backend that must handle unpredictable workloads with minimal management?
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Correct answer: Azure Functions.
Why this is the answer
Azure Functions is a serverless compute service that automatically scales to meet demand, making it ideal for unpredictable workloads. You only pay for the compute resources consumed when your code runs, minimizing management overhead. Azure Virtual Machine Scale Sets provide automatic scaling for VMs but require more management of the underlying operating systems. Azure DevTest Labs is for creating environments for development and testing, not for production backends. Azure Disk Storage provides persistent storage for VMs but is not a compute service itself.
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