AzureFunBytes Episode 70 - Intro to @Azure Stream Analytics with @fleid_bi

This post details the benefits and implementation of local development for Azure Stream Analytics jobs using VS Code and the ASA Tools extension. It highlights fully local job runs with sample/mock input files, eliminating the need for an Azure subscription and development costs. It also covers local runs on live inputs and the accelerated developer feedback loop due to quick query execution and debugging. The post emphasizes the importance of unit testing via the npm CI/CD package for query reliability and the facilitation of source control and CI/CD pipelines.