Microsoft has launched Azure Container Apps, a new serverless container platform designed to simplify the deployment and management of microservice applications. Built on Kubernetes and integrated with open-source technologies such as KEDA, Envoy, and Dapr, Azure Container Apps offer developers the ability to run containers at scale without manually managing a Kubernetes cluster. The platform provides auto-scaling capabilities, including scaling to zero, and charges based on actual resource consumption. Developers can use any language or base image, enhancing flexibility and interoperability. Azure Container Apps are supported by Pulumi Azure Native Provider, which enables infrastructure as code using languages like TypeScript, Python, Go, and C#. This service distinguishes itself from other Microsoft Azure offerings by focusing on developer productivity and leveraging Kubernetes for enhanced interoperability, comparing favorably with Google Cloud Run and AWS App Runner in terms of open-source integration and service discovery.