Azure DevOps 101

Azure DevOps 101

The Azure DevOps platform is a set of tools and services that help developers ship software faster and more reliably. It includes a hosted Git repository for source code, a continuous integration and delivery service, and a tool for managing application dependencies.

The book covers the following:

Chapter 1: Introduction to Azure DevOps
1.1 Understanding Azure DevOps and its Benefits
1.2 Overview of DevOps Principles and Practices
1.3 Key Components of Azure DevOps
1.4 Choosing the Right Azure DevOps Services for Your Needs
1.5 Setting Up an Azure DevOps Environment

Chapter 2: Azure Repos
2.1 Introduction to Azure Repos and Version Control Systems
2.2 Setting Up Git Repositories in Azure DevOps
2.3 Collaborating with Branching and Merging Strategies in Azure DevOps
2.4 Code Reviews and Pull Requests in Azure DevOps
2.5 Integrating External Git Repositories in Azure DevOps

Chapter 3: Azure Boards
3.1 Managing Work Items and Agile Planning in Azure DevOps
3.2 Creating and Tracking Backlogs and User Stories in Azure DevOps
3.3 Setting Up Kanban Boards and Task Boards in Azure DevOps
3.4 Agile Reporting and Metrics in Azure DevOps
3.5 Integrating Azure Boards with Development Processes in Azure DevOps

Chapter 4: Azure Pipelines (Part 1: Fundamentals)
4.1 Introduction to Azure Pipelines and Continuous Integration/Continuous Delivery (CI/CD)
4.2 Configuring Build Pipelines for Continuous Integration in Azure DevOps
4.3 Building and Packaging Applications in Azure DevOps
4.4 Running Automated Tests in Pipelines in Azure DevOps
4.5 Managing Pipeline Environments and Variables in Azure DevOps

Chapter 5: Azure Pipelines (Part 2: Advanced Topics)
5.1 Deploying Applications with Release Pipelines in Azure DevOps
5.2 Creating Environments and Managing Deployment Strategies in Azure DevOps
5.3 Automating Infrastructure Provisioning and Deployment in Azure DevOps
5.4 Implementing Approval Gates and Release Policies in Azure DevOps
5.5 Monitoring and Troubleshooting Pipelines in Azure DevOps

Chapter 6: Azure Test Plans
6.1 Overview of Azure Test Plans and Test Management in Azure DevOps
6.2 Creating Test Plans and Test Suites in Azure DevOps
6.3 Test Case Management and Execution in Azure DevOps
6.4 Exploratory Testing and Session-based Testing in Azure DevOps
6.5 Integrating Automated Testing in Test Plans in Azure DevOps

Chapter 7: Azure Artifacts
7.1 Introduction to Azure Artifacts and Package Management
7.2 Setting Up Package Feeds and NuGet Repositories in Azure DevOps
7.3 Publishing and Managing Packages in Azure DevOps
7.4 Package Versioning and Dependency Management in Azure DevOps
7.5 Integrating Artifacts with Build and Release Pipelines in Azure DevOps

Chapter 8: Azure DevOps Extensions and Integrations
8.1 Extending Azure DevOps with Marketplace Extensions
8.2 Exploring Commonly Used Extensions in Azure DevOps
8.3 Creating Custom Extensions for Azure DevOps
8.4 Integrating Azure DevOps with Third-Party Tools and Services

Chapter 9: Infrastructure as Code with Azure DevOps
9.1 Introduction to Infrastructure as Code (IaC) Concepts in Azure DevOps
9.2 Managing Infrastructure Deployments with Azure Resource Manager (ARM) Templates in Azure DevOps
9.3 Configuring Continuous Deployment for Infrastructure in Azure DevOps
9.4 Infrastructure Testing and Validation in Azure DevOps
9.5 Infrastructure Monitoring and Compliance with Azure DevOps

Chapter 10: DevOps Security and Compliance in Azure DevOps

Chapter 11: Azure DevOps for Multi-team and Enterprise Environments

Chapter 12: Continuous Improvement and Future Trends in Azure DevOps