In Episode 13 of the Azure Essentials Series, we explore Azure Notification Hubs, a powerful tool for sending push notifications to millions of users across multiple platforms. This episode will guide you through setting up and managing Notification Hubs, integrating with your applications, and optimizing your notification delivery strategies. Perfect for mobile app developers, backend engineers, and solution architects aiming to enhance user engagement through timely notifications.
During the episode, we'll cover:
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Introduction to Azure Notification Hubs
- Overview of push notifications
- Benefits of using Azure Notification Hubs
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Core Concepts and Architecture
- Hubs, Namespaces, and Registrations
- Tagging and Segmentation
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Getting Started with Azure Notification Hubs
- Creating and configuring a Notification Hub
- Setting up platform-specific notification services (e.g., APNs, FCM, WNS)
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Sending Push Notifications
- Sending notifications to specific users or groups
- Implementing push notifications in your applications
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Advanced Scenarios
- Scheduling and automating notifications
- Handling large-scale notification broadcasts
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Hands-On Demo
- Live demonstration of setting up and using Azure Notification Hubs
- Practical examples and code walkthrough
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Q&A Session
- Open floor for questions and discussion