App Configuration — Python SDK Quick Reference
Condensed from azure-appconfiguration-py. Full patterns (feature flags, snapshots, read-only settings, async client, labels) in the azure-appconfiguration-py plugin skill if installed.
Install
pip install azure-appconfiguration azure-identity
Quick Start
Auth:
DefaultAzureCredentialis for local development. See auth-best-practices.md for production patterns.
from azure.appconfiguration import AzureAppConfigurationClient
from azure.identity import DefaultAzureCredential
client = AzureAppConfigurationClient(base_url="https://<name>.azconfig.io", credential=DefaultAzureCredential())Best Practices
- Use labels for environment separation (dev, staging, prod)
- Use key prefixes for logical grouping (app:database:*, app:cache:*)
- Make production settings read-only to prevent accidental changes
- Create snapshots before deployments for rollback capability
- Use Entra ID instead of connection strings in production
- Refresh settings periodically in long-running applications
- Use feature flags for gradual rollouts and A/B testing