What are some common challenges when deploying .NET apps to Azure?

Short answer: Configuration management for multiple environments (dev, staging, prod). Connection strings and secrets management. Handling scaling and performance tuning. Ensuring proper authentication and permissions. Monitoring logs and diagnostics effectively.

Real-world example (ShopNest)

ShopNest on Azure typically uses App Service + SQL Database + Blob Storage + Application Insights for monitoring.

Say this in the interview

1. Define — one clear sentence (the short answer above).
2. Example — relate it to a project like ShopNest or your real work.
3. Trade-off — when you would not use it.