Getting Started with Azure Repos

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Key Features of Azure Repos

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Version Control Options

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1. Git (Distributed Version Control)

• Each contributor clones a full copy of the repository history.
• Supports flexible branching strategies, pull requests, and offline commits.
• Ideal for agile teams and open-source projects.

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2. Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC)

• Central server holds the authoritative version history.
• Check out files for edit, then check in changes.
• Provides granular permissions down to individual files or folders.

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Getting Started

1. Sign in to your Azure DevOps organization.
2. Navigate to Repos in the project sidebar.
3. Create a new repository (Git or TFVC).
4. Clone the repository to your local machine:
   # Example for Git
   git clone https://dev.azure.com/{organization}/{project}/_git/{repo-name}
   
5. Add, commit, and push your code:
   git add .
   git commit -m "Initial commit"
   git push origin main
   

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Links and References

• Azure Repos Documentation
• Git Basics
• TFVC Guide
• Azure DevOps Services