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Detailed Azure DevOps Interview Notes

Azure DevOps is a comprehensive suite from Microsoft that supports the entire DevOps lifecycle, including services like Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Test Plans, and Artifacts. Key concepts include CI/CD automation, Agile work tracking, and package management, with an emphasis on understanding YAML pipelines and branching strategies. The document serves as a preparation guide for interviews, highlighting essential knowledge areas and practical skills needed for Azure DevOps roles.

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Detailed Azure DevOps Interview Notes

Azure DevOps is a comprehensive suite from Microsoft that supports the entire DevOps lifecycle, including services like Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Test Plans, and Artifacts. Key concepts include CI/CD automation, Agile work tracking, and package management, with an emphasis on understanding YAML pipelines and branching strategies. The document serves as a preparation guide for interviews, highlighting essential knowledge areas and practical skills needed for Azure DevOps roles.

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Azure DevOps - Complete Interview Prep Notes

(Handwritten Style with Diagrams & YAML Examples)


■ What is Azure DevOps?

- Azure DevOps is a suite of tools from Microsoft to support the full DevOps lifecycle.

- It includes services like Repos, Pipelines, Boards, Test Plans, and Artifacts.

- Offers end-to-end DevOps capabilities: plan, develop, test, deliver, and monitor.

- Cloud-based (azure.com) or on-premises (Azure DevOps Server).


■ Azure Repos (Git)

- Provides Git repositories for version control.

- Key Features:

• Pull Requests: Code reviews before merging.

• Branch Policies: Enforce standards (e.g., reviewers required).

• Commit History, Diffs, and Tags.

- Git Workflow: Clone > Branch > Commit > Push > Pull Request > Review > Merge.
■ Azure Pipelines (CI/CD)

- Automates building, testing, and deploying code.

- Supports multi-stage YAML and classic pipelines.

- Key Concepts:

• CI = Continuous Integration: build/test on each commit.

• CD = Continuous Delivery/Deployment: release to environments.

- Integration with GitHub, DockerHub, Kubernetes, etc.

- Uses Microsoft-hosted or self-hosted agents.


■ YAML Pipeline Example

trigger:
branches:
include:
- main
pool:
vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'
steps:
- task: UseNode@1
inputs:
version: '18.x'
- script: npm install
displayName: 'Install dependencies'
- script: npm run build
displayName: 'Build project'
■ Azure Boards

- Work tracking system with support for Agile, Scrum, and Kanban.

- Hierarchy: Epics > Features > User Stories > Tasks.

- Backlogs, Sprint Planning, Burndown Charts.

- Boards allow tracking progress and assigning work.

- Supports custom workflows, states, and fields.


■ Azure Test Plans

- Manual and exploratory testing toolkit.

- Supports test suites, test cases, and parameters.

- Run tests manually or automate via pipelines.

- Collect rich data during testing (screenshots, videos).

- Integration with pipelines for test reporting.


■ Azure Artifacts

- Package management service (NuGet, npm, Maven, Python).

- Host your own private package feeds.

- Consume and publish artifacts in pipelines.

- Controls access and versioning.

- Retention policies to manage storage.


■ Summary: Azure DevOps Interview Must-Knows

- Know what each Azure DevOps service does.

- Understand CI/CD flow and write basic YAML pipelines.

- Be able to explain branching strategies and PRs.

- Understand Boards hierarchy and agile concepts.

- Talk confidently about test automation & packaging.

- Practice writing and reviewing real YAML pipeline files.

Good luck! You've got this ■ — Azure DevOps mastery unlocked.

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