Microsoft has announced the retirement of Netherite, a backend provider for Azure Durable Functions, effective from March 31, 2028. This transition means function apps relying on Netherite for its higher throughput benefits will need to seek alternative solutions. While the phase-out is still several years away, it’s a good opportunity for developers using this technology to start evaluating other supported backend providers within Azure’s ecosystem. Ensuring a smooth transition will require careful planning and understanding of available options that match the scalability and performance once offered by Netherite.
News: Retirement: Azure Functions – Durable Functions support for Netherite will end on March 31, 2028
Documentation: Durable Functions – Preventing Netherite Usage
