CI/CD Tools
Azure Pipelines
A CI/CD service for building, testing, packaging, and deploying applications from Azure DevOps.
Problem it solves
Why it exists.
It automates verification and delivery after a code change.
Optimized for
Where it shines.
Enterprise pipelines connected to Azure Repos, Boards, and Microsoft-hosted infrastructure.
Use with care
Where not to use it.
Do not let pipeline complexity replace clear release ownership and environment design.
Components
What it is made of.
- YAML pipelines
- Agents
- Stages
- Artifacts
- Environments
Process
How it works.
- A commit or pull request triggers a pipeline
- Agents run build and test jobs
- Artifacts are published
- Stages deploy after approvals