Planning / CI/CD
Azure DevOps
Microsoft’s suite for work tracking, source control, build pipelines, testing, package feeds, and release management.
Problem it solves
Why it exists.
It solves the fragmentation between planning, code, validation, and release operations in teams invested in the Microsoft ecosystem.
Optimized for
Where it shines.
Enterprise teams that want an integrated delivery platform with boards, repos, pipelines, and Microsoft cloud connections.
Use with care
Where not to use it.
Do not use it when a lightweight repository-native workflow is enough or when its breadth would create unnecessary process overhead.
Components
What it is made of.
- Boards
- Repos
- Pipelines
- Test Plans
- Artifacts
Process
How it works.
- Work is planned and linked to code
- A commit or pull request triggers validation
- Pipelines build and test the artifact
- Approvals promote it through environments