2Introduction to Azure DevOps

This chapter introduces Azure DevOps and the different services that Azure DevOps offers. Chapter 2 will also introduce you to Azure Monitor and DevTest Labs.

WHAT IS AZURE DevOps?

Microsoft Azure DevOps provides an end-to-end DevOps toolchain for developing and deploying software. It also integrates with most leading tools on the market and is advantageous for orchestrating a DevOps toolchain.

Azure DevOps provides services for software development teams to plan work, collaborate on code implementation, and build and deploy software products. Azure DevOps supports a collaborative culture and methodologies that bring together software developers, project managers, and contributors to develop software. It permits companies to make and enhance products quicker than orthodox software development approaches.

With Azure DevOps, there are various integrated components that you can access via your web browser or integrated development environment (IDE). Depending on your project and team's requirements, you may need to use some or all of the components, including Azure Boards, Azure Repos, Azure Pipelines, Azure Test Plans, ...

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