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Azure DevOps provides an integrated set of services and tools to manage your software projects, from planning and development through testing and deployment.
Services
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Azure DevOps provides a comprehensive environment to support agile development and DevOps practices, enabling teams to plan smarter, collaborate better, and ship faster.
Azure Boards
Agile project management and planning tools. Kanban and Scrum boards. Work item tracking, backlogs, and sprints. Customizable dashboards and reporting.
Azure Repos
Git repositories for version control. Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) support. Code reviews and pull requests. Branch policies and permissions.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC)
Azure Resource Manager (ARM) templates. Integration with Terraform, Ansible, and other IaC tools. Automation for environment provisioning and management.
Azure Monitor
Monitoring and logging for applications. Alerts and automated responses. Application performance management (APM). Integration with Azure services for comprehensive insights.
Azure Pipelines
Continuous Integration (CI) and Continuous Deployment (CD) pipelines. Support for multiple languages and platforms. Integration with GitHub, GitHub Enterprise, and Bitbucket. Build, test, and deploy automation.
Azure Test Plans
Manual and exploratory testing tools. Automated test management. End-to-end traceability from requirements to defects. Integration with Azure Pipelines for automated testing.
Azure Artifacts
Package management for Maven, npm, NuGet, and Python packages. Universal package repository. Artifact versioning and retention policies. Integration with CI/CD pipelines.
Azure DevTest Labs
Fast provisioning of development and test environments. Cost control and governance policies. Integration with CI/CD pipelines. Reusable templates for VMs and environments.
GitHub Integration
Deep integration with GitHub for source control. GitHub Actions for workflow automation. GitHub Packages for package management. Advanced security and code scanning tools.
Azure DevOps Extensions
- Marketplace for extensions and integrations.
- Custom build and release tasks.
- Integration with third-party tools and services.
- Custom dashboards and widgets.
Frequently Asked Questions
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Why do we use Azure DevOps?
Azure DevOps provides an integrated set of services and tools to manage your software projects, from planning and development through testing and deployment. Azure DevOps delivers services through a client/server model.
What is the objective of Azure DevOps?
By improving collaboration among developers, operations staff, and stakeholders, DevOps enhances efficiency and reduces time-to-market for new features and updates. Ultimately, DevOps helps businesses stay competitive, innovate quickly, and respond more effectively to customer needs.
What project management tools are available in Azure DevOps?
Azure DevOps offers Azure Boards, which provides tools for agile project management, including Kanban and Scrum boards, backlogs, work item tracking, and customizable dashboards.
How can Azure DevOps benefit my business?
Azure DevOps enables businesses to streamline their development processes, improve collaboration, enhance productivity, and ensure continuous integration and delivery. It supports faster time-to-market and higher-quality software releases.