Modern applications, especially cloud applications running on right-sized infrastructure, rely heavily on efficient resource management, but “efficiency” doesn’t always mean “low usage.” High CPU or memory consumption can be either a red flag or a sign of optimal performance, depending on the context. In this post, we’ll explore when to celebrate high resource usage—and when to panic—with a focus on .NET applications.

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Somebody asked me, what is the difference between a C# REST API running as a Web App on an App Service as a container and a C# REST API running as a HTTP Function on an App Service or a Consumption Plan?

There are lots of aspects in this question, so let’s unpack this a bit first.

First, let’s talk about the various ways we can build REST APIs in .NET.
Then, we’ll talk about how you can deploy these, either as code or as a container.
Last, we’ll explore – if you end up with a container – which Azure service best fits your needs.

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