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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 Provis