What problem does it solve? Choosing the right Azure services, estimating costs, and writing infrastructure-as-code from scratch is time-consuming and error-prone. This Skill guides you through a structured 6-step workflow to design Azure architectures, generate Bicep templates, review costs, and validate security before deployment. ## Core Features & Use Cases - Architecture Pattern Recommendation: The architecture_designer.py script maps application type and user scale to proven patterns (App Service web, AKS microservices, serverless, data pipeline, multi-region) with service stacks, cost estimates, and pros/cons. - Bicep Template Generation: The bicep_generator.py script produces production-oriented Bicep scaffolds for web-app, microservices, serverless, and data-pipeline architectures with Managed Identity, Key Vault, and monitoring built in. - Cost Optimization: The cost_optimizer.py script analyzes resource configurations and recommends right-sizing, Reserved Instances, and storage tier changes with estimated savings. - Use Case: A startup needs a web app backend for 10,000 users under $500/month with SOC 2 compliance. The Skill recommends App Service + Azure SQL Serverless + Front Door, generates the Bicep template, and provides a security checklist. ## Quick Start Ask the assistant to design an Azure architecture for your application type, expected users, and monthly budget, then generate the matching Bicep template.
