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Common Misconceptions When Running Locally vs. Deploying to Azure Linux-based Web Apps

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theringe
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Nov 30, 2025

This article introduces several common categories of such problems and explains how to troubleshoot them. We will demonstrate them using Python and popular AI-related packages, as these tend to exhibit compatibility-related behavior.

TOC Introduction Environment Variable Build Time Compatible Memory Conclusion 1. Introduction One of the most common issues during project development is the scenario where “...
Updated Nov 30, 2025
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igor_b1
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Dec 01, 2025

The solution to move the build into the runtime is unsustainable, as demonstrated in the article itself. I wish MS would remove Oryx /SCM option so not to confuse the developers. Build the package in your CI/CD  pipeline, deploy and run from a package. Bonus: you will always know the package size beforehand and can adjust SKU as needed.