In this episode, recorded live at Microsoft Build, we sit down with the always insightful Anthony Chu, Principal PM at Microsoft, to explore the world of Azure Container Apps. Anthony brings a unique developer-first perspective on simplifying complex cloud infrastructure, weaving together topics like Dapr, serverless GPUs, dynamic sessions, and even a surprising amount of pasta talk.
Whether you're new to containers or neck-deep in Kubernetes YAML files, there's something for everyone here, especially if you're into Marvel vs. DC debates or want to know which Spider-Man reigns supreme.
Guest:
🎤 Anthony Chu – Principal Product Manager at Microsoft, working on Azure Container Apps
Blog: https://anthonychu.ca/
Bluesky: @anthonychu.ca
Topics Discussed:
What Azure Container Apps actually are, and how they simplify Kubernetes
Comparing Container Apps, Azure Functions, and App Services
When to choose Kubernetes over Container Apps—and when not to
What Dapr is and how it fits into the microservices puzzle
Dynamic Sessions: running untrusted code safely for AI and agent-based scenarios
Serverless GPUs and running custom models
Real-world use cases and architecture patterns combining apps and jobs
How open telemetry is built-in, with zero SDKs needed
The impact of MCP (Multi-channel Processing) and the evolution of cloud-native AI workloads
Anthony’s journey from being a user of Azure Functions and Blazor to shaping them as a PM
The importance of networking at conferences—and a great story from NDC London 2016
Anthony’s culinary skills, first computer, favorite superhero, and... the great Spider-Man debate
Special thanks to Daniel Hindrikes for audio mixing