How do you handle performance issues in Azure applications?

Short answer: Strong Answer: Performance tuning is data-driven, not guess-based. Step 1: Identify bottleneck Using Application Insights: Slow API calls DB query time External dependencies Step 2: Apply solutions

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.