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Azure AZ-204Microsoft Azure Developer Associate
Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) validates the skills required to build cloud-native solutions on Azure — compute (App Service, Functions, Container Apps), storage, identity, security (Key Vault, Managed Identities), monitoring, and integration with Service Bus, Event Grid, and APIM. Note: AZ-204 and its renewal assessment retire on July 31, 2026; Microsoft's stated successor is the AI-200 Azure AI Cloud Developer credential. Anyone passing before the cutoff keeps the certification on their transcript permanently.
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Exam facts
Everything you need to know about the Azure AZ-204 exam.
- Passing score
- 700 / 1000
- Format & length
- 40–60 questions · 120 minutes
- Voucher cost
- $165 USD
- Prerequisites
- None required (2+ years of professional development experience and proficiency with an Azure-supported language strongly recommended)
- Validity
- Annual renewal via free Microsoft Learn assessment (until July 31, 2026 retirement)
Exam facts sourced from the official Microsoft certification page. Last reviewed June 2026.
What’s tested
Key topics on the Azure AZ-204 exam.
The Cert Climb question bank is mapped to every domain on the official Azure AZ-204 exam blueprint, so what you study is what the test asks.
- Develop Azure Compute Solutions
- Develop for Azure Storage
- Implement Azure Security
- Monitor, Troubleshoot & Optimize Azure Solutions
- Connect to and Consume Azure Services & Third-Party Services
Who it’s for
Built for the people taking this exam.
Application developers writing C#, Python, Java, JavaScript, or PowerShell against Azure SDKs, CLI, and ARM/Bicep. Distinct from AZ-104 (infrastructure and identity administration) — AZ-204 is squarely the PaaS-and-code track.
Why it matters in 2026
The career signal.
AZ-204 has historically been the Microsoft credential that maps to mid-level developer roles at Azure-heavy employers (banks, healthcare, government contractors, large ISVs). With retirement on the calendar, it's a 'pass it before July 2026' decision: the credential stays on your transcript for life, and the underlying skills (Functions, Service Bus, Key Vault, managed identities) carry directly into the AI-200 successor.
Sample question
What a Azure AZ-204 question looks like.
A developer imports an OpenAPI 2.0 specification into Azure API Management and immediately tests an endpoint from the developer portal. The call returns HTTP 500. The backend service is healthy and accessible from the APIM instance. Which APIM policy is the most likely first place to look for a misconfiguration that would cause this error?
See the answer & explanation
Correct: B. set-backend-service policy pointing to an incorrect URL in the inbound section
Why: A set-backend-service policy with an incorrect backend URL would cause APIM to forward the request to the wrong host, resulting in a connection failure surfaced as HTTP 500. Rate-limit errors return 429, CORS misconfigurations return 403 or affect browser preflight not direct portal calls, and a missing Event Hub logger would generate a policy evaluation warning but would not block the request with a 500.
What you get
Everything you need to actually pass.
Full question bank
79 questions covering every objective on the official Azure AZ-204 exam blueprint, with detailed explanations on every option — right and wrong.
Quiz modes
Timed exam simulation, missed-only review, topic drills, and a daily question of the day. Practice the way you study best.
Flashcards
Spaced-repetition flashcards generated from each topic. Pull them up on a phone in the gap between meetings.
Progress tracking
See per-topic accuracy and answered counts. Find weak areas before they cost you on test day.
Per-category premium
Unlocking Azure AZ-204 unlocks every other Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog — pay once, stack credentials.
No-fluff explanations
Every wrong answer comes with a 2-3 sentence explanation of why it’s wrong, not just “the correct answer is X.” Pattern recognition is the whole game.
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FAQ
Frequently asked questions about Azure AZ-204
What is the Azure AZ-204 exam?
Microsoft Azure Developer Associate (AZ-204) validates the skills required to build cloud-native solutions on Azure — compute (App Service, Functions, Container Apps), storage, identity, security (Key Vault, Managed Identities), monitoring, and integration with Service Bus, Event Grid, and APIM. Note: AZ-204 and its renewal assessment retire on July 31, 2026; Microsoft's stated successor is the AI-200 Azure AI Cloud Developer credential.
How many questions are on the Azure AZ-204 exam, and how long is it?
40–60 questions · 120 minutes
What is the passing score for the Azure AZ-204 exam?
700 / 1000
How much does the Azure AZ-204 exam cost?
$165 USD
Are there prerequisites for the Azure AZ-204 exam?
None required (2+ years of professional development experience and proficiency with an Azure-supported language strongly recommended)
How long is the Azure AZ-204 certification valid?
Annual renewal via free Microsoft Learn assessment (until July 31, 2026 retirement)
How many questions does the Azure AZ-204 bank have?
79 questions, organized into 6 subject areas mapped to the official exam objectives.
Is the free trial really free?
Yes. 30 questions, no credit card, no email-trap, no “activate by Friday or pay” spam. You either upgrade because the bank’s good, or you don’t.
What does premium cost?
Premium is sold per category and unlocks every Cloud exam in the Cert Climb catalog. Plans are 1-month, 3-month, or 12-month — see the upgrade modal for current pricing.
How current is the Azure AZ-204 content?
We track exam version updates and refresh the bank within weeks of new objectives. Where the version of an exam matters (e.g. CompTIA SY0-701 vs. SY0-601), question explanations call it out.
Can I cancel my subscription anytime?
Yes. Cancellation is one click from your profile. Your access continues through the end of the period you’ve already paid for.
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