Explore the advantages of using Azure SQL for building high-performance, scalable, and secure back-end REST APIs in this conference talk from PASS Data Community Summit. Discover how Azure SQL facilitates agile development, implements CI/CD pipelines for databases, and scales from hundreds to thousands of requests per second. Learn about leveraging JSON for efficient data handling and implementing row-level security to ensure fast and secure data serving. Gain insights into modern development practices and see practical demonstrations of Azure SQL's capabilities for creating robust backend APIs suitable for various frontend applications, including mobile and web platforms.