azure-static-web-apps

Azure Static Web Apps lets you deploy static sites with integrated API backends. Use the SWA CLI to initialize your project with swa init, configure routes and APIs in staticwebapp.config.json, then deploy with swa deploy. GitHub Actions CI/CD automates updates on every push.

Install the SWA CLI, run swa init to configure your project, then swa start to emulate your static site and API locally. This lets you iterate quickly before deploying to Azure.

Yes. The SWA CLI generates GitHub Actions workflows automatically during swa init. These workflows trigger on push events, run your build, and deploy to Azure Static Web Apps without manual intervention.

The SWA CLI handles most configuration automatically through staticwebapp.config.json. You define routes, API backends, and authentication rules in this file, and the CLI deploys those settings alongside your static assets.

It streamlines hosting and CI/CD for static sites that need API backends. Instead of managing separate services, you get integrated hosting, automatic deployments via GitHub Actions, and built-in API routing—all configured through the SWA CLI.

Yes. The SWA CLI integrates with typical front-end projects through swa init, which detects your build tool and output directory. It then emulates and deploys your site with API support using the same configuration.