How are azure functions different from worker processes?

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Azure functions are event-driven, serverless compute solutions while worker processes are long-running processes.

Azure functions are triggered by events such as HTTP requests, messages in a queue, or changes in a database.
Worker processes are long-running processes that perform a specific task continuously.
Azure functions are serverless, meaning that the infrastructure is managed by Azure.
Worker processes require a server or virtual machine to run on.
Azure functions are billed based on the number of executions and execution time.
Worker processes are billed based on the resources used by the server or virtual machine.
Azure functions are ideal for short-lived, event-driven tasks.
Worker processes are ideal for long-running, continuous tasks.

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