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Difference .net 6 and .net 6 isolated for Azure Function Apps

With Azure functions what is the difference of using .net 6 and .net 6 isolated?

Solution

  • 1st Major term between them is .NET 6 belongs to In Process and Isolated belongs to Out-of-Process runtime of the Azure Functions.

    Azure Functions .NET Isolated Process official documentation provides you the context on why to use Isolated and benefits of it over In-Process Runtime Languages like .NET 6.

    Few Points on .NET 6 vs .NET 6 Isolated on Azure Functions:

    1. Tight coupling between the host process and the .NET Function in In-Process runtime because .NET Class libraries share binding APIs & types.

    2. Isolated .NET Function Project is an console app that gives you access to the star-up of the function app.

    Another Microsoft Doc providing the details on functional & behavioral differences wise for running the functions on out-of-process and in-process.