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Azure DevOps Services Tutorial

Introduction to Azure DevOps

Azure DevOps is a set of development tools provided by Microsoft to support the entire software lifecycle. It includes services for planning, development, testing, and delivery of software. This tutorial will guide you through the various services offered by Azure DevOps and how to use them effectively.

Getting Started with Azure DevOps

To start using Azure DevOps, you need to create an account on the Azure DevOps website. Once you have an account, you can create a new project where you can manage your code, work items, and pipelines.

Example: To create a new project, go to the Azure DevOps portal, click on New Project, provide a name for your project, and click Create.

Version Control with Azure Repos

Azure Repos provides Git repositories or Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) for source control of your code. You can clone, commit, push, and pull your code using Git commands or through the Azure DevOps portal.

Example Git Commands: 
git clone <repository-url>
git add .
git commit -m "Initial commit"
git push origin master

Continuous Integration with Azure Pipelines

Azure Pipelines provides build and release services to support continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD). You can create pipelines to automatically build and deploy your code to various environments.

Example: To create a new pipeline, go to your project in the Azure DevOps portal, click on Pipelines, and then click New Pipeline. Follow the wizard to configure your pipeline.

Managing Work with Azure Boards

Azure Boards provides a set of Agile tools to support planning and tracking work, code defects, and issues. You can create and manage work items, backlogs, and sprints.

Example: To create a new work item, go to Boards in the Azure DevOps portal, click on New Work Item, select the type of work item (e.g., Bug, Task), and fill in the details.

Automated Testing with Azure Test Plans

Azure Test Plans provides tools to test your applications manually and automatically. You can create test plans, test suites, and test cases to ensure your code quality.

Example: To create a new test plan, go to Test Plans in the Azure DevOps portal, click on New Test Plan, provide a name, and start adding test cases.

Package Management with Azure Artifacts

Azure Artifacts allows you to create, host, and share packages with your team. You can add artifacts to your CI/CD pipelines and manage package versions.

Example: To create a new feed, go to Artifacts in the Azure DevOps portal, click on New Feed, provide a name, and use the feed to store and share your packages.

Security and Permissions

Azure DevOps provides robust security and permissions management. You can control access to your projects, repositories, pipelines, and more by configuring user roles and permissions.

Example: To manage permissions, go to your project settings in the Azure DevOps portal, click on Permissions, and configure the roles and permissions for your team members.

Conclusion

Azure DevOps is a comprehensive suite of tools that supports the entire software development lifecycle. By using Azure DevOps services, you can streamline your development process, improve collaboration, and ensure high-quality code delivery.