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Azure DevOps is Microsoft’s cloud-native suite of services that supports the entire software delivery lifecycle. It unifies planning, coding, building, testing, and deploying into a seamless experience—backed by extensibility through first- and third-party integrations.

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Core Services

Azure DevOps offers three foundational services that streamline modern development:

Service	Purpose	Example Action
Boards	Agile planning & work tracking	Create work items, sprints, backlogs
Repos	Git-based version control & collaboration	`git clone`, pull requests
Pipelines	Automated CI/CD	YAML builds, release gates

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Note

You can extend each service with Marketplace extensions—such as test management, package feeds, and integration with third-party tools—to fit your workflow.

Aligning with DevOps Principles

Azure DevOps aligns tightly with core DevOps best practices:

Continuous Integration (CI): Automate builds and tests on each commit with Pipelines.
Continuous Delivery (CD): Deploy reliably to dev, test, and production.
Collaboration & Visibility: Track progress via Boards, Dashboards, and backlogs.
Infrastructure as Code (IaC): Manage Azure resources with ARM templates, Terraform, or Bicep.

AZ-400 Exam Focus Areas

If you’re preparing for the AZ-400: Designing and Implementing Microsoft DevOps Solutions certification, key topics include:

Azure Services Integration
- Service connections, resource groups, Azure Key Vault
DevOps Strategies
- Branching patterns, automated testing, security scanning
CI/CD Pipeline Design
- YAML vs. Classic pipelines, release gates, deployment strategies

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Summary

Azure DevOps delivers an end-to-end solution for planning, developing, testing, and deploying applications. Its native integration with Azure services makes it a cornerstone for any modern DevOps environment—enabling faster delivery, higher quality, and improved collaboration.

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