When developing a solution that needs to write logs and dependencies similar to Application Insights, what should you recommend?

The recommendation to use an Azure App Service with Application Insights integration is a strong choice for a solution requiring logging and dependency tracking similar to Application Insights.

Application Insights is designed to monitor and analyze the performance of applications in real time. By integrating it directly with Azure App Services, developers gain access to powerful telemetry features, including automatic logging of dependencies, exceptions, request performance, and user interaction analytics. This integration provides a seamless way to collect and analyze application performance data without needing to set up and manage additional components or services.

Additionally, integrating an App Service with Application Insights allows for easy configuration and access to rich monitoring capabilities through the Azure portal. This simplifies troubleshooting and gives insights into application behavior, enabling developers to quickly identify and resolve issues, optimize performance, and understand usage patterns.

Alternatives like an Azure Function App with diagnostic settings or an Azure Web Job may provide some logging capabilities, but they might not offer the comprehensive feature set and ease of use that comes with direct integration with Application Insights. Similarly, while a supported App Service Environment is beneficial for specific hosting needs, it doesn’t inherently provide logging and monitoring capabilities unless paired with Application Insights or another monitoring solution.