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Azure Repos: Streamlining Collaboration for Agile Code Quality

Centralised version control and collaborative code management enabling transparency, quality, rapid iteration, and continuous delivery.

Managing source control with Azure Repos for modern software development.

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Overview

Azure Repos is a cloud-based source control service that enables teams to manage their code repositories effectively within the Azure DevOps ecosystem. It supports both Git and Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC), allowing teams to choose the version control system that best fits their workflow. By providing a centralised platform for code collaboration, Azure Repos facilitates seamless integration with other Azure DevOps services, such as Azure Pipelines and Azure Boards, enhancing the overall development lifecycle.

The importance of Azure Repos lies in its ability to foster collaboration among team members, enabling them to work concurrently on code without conflicts. This capability is crucial for delivering value predictably and sustainably, as it supports continuous integration and continuous delivery practices. With features like pull requests, branch policies, and code reviews, Azure Repos ensures that code quality is maintained while allowing for rapid iteration and innovation.

Moreover, Azure Repos contributes to a culture of transparency and accountability, as it tracks changes and provides a clear history of contributions. This long-term, systemic approach to source control not only streamlines development processes but also aligns with agile principles by promoting adaptability and responsiveness to change. By integrating with other tools and practices, Azure Repos empowers teams to focus on delivering high-quality software that meets customer needs efficiently and effectively.

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Mastering Azure Repos Training

Azure DevOps Services provide a set of cloud-hosted tools that software teams can use to quickly plan, develop, test, and deliver value in the form of working software. Azure Repos provide public or private Git repositories that enable better collaboration and cleaner code. To maximize learning, students will work in teams, in a common team project, on a common codebase.
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