In this tutorial, I will walk you through the end-to-end process of writing manual test cases in Azure DevOps. We won’t just cover the “clicks”—we will cover the strategy behind them. How to Write Manual Test Cases in Azure DevOps Understanding the Azure Test Plans Hierarchy Before we start typing out test steps, we must … Read more >>
In this article, I will walk you through exactly how to create, manage, and complete a pull request in Azure DevOps. I will cover the technical steps via the web portal, Visual Studio, and the command line, and I will also dive deep into the branch policies and merge strategies. How to Create Pull Request … Read more >>
Deleting a branch in Azure DevOps isn’t just about simply deleting; it’s about maintaining and preserving workflow. Whether you are a GUI loyalist or a person who likes the Command Line, I’m going to walk you through exactly how to delete branches in Azure DevOps, ensuring you do it safely and effectively. How to Delete … Read more >>
In this guide, I am going to walk you through the three ways to merge conflicts in Azure DevOps: the “Extension” method (the easiest), the “Visual Studio” method (the most visual), and the “Command Line” method (the most reliable). How to Resolve Merge Conflicts in Azure DevOps Why Do Merge Conflicts Happen? Before we fix … Read more >>
Creating a repository sounds like the simplest task. In GitHub, it’s a big green button on the homepage. In Azure DevOps, it requires knowing exactly where you are in the hierarchy of Organizations and Projects. In this guide, I am going to walk you through the exact steps to create a new repository in Azure … Read more >>
In the modern software development lifecycle (SDLC), speed and reliability are not just goals—they are survival metrics. This is where learning how to deploy a pipeline in Azure DevOps becomes a critical skill set. In this guide, I will walk you through the structural and logical process of deploying a pipeline in Azure DevOps. We … Read more >>
In this article, I’m going to break down exactly what an Azure DevOps pipeline is, why your team needs it, and walk you through how to build one from scratch. What is a Pipeline in Azure DevOps The Core Concept: What is an Azure DevOps Pipeline? At its simplest, an Azure DevOps Pipeline is a … Read more >>
If you’ve been searching for “how to create pipeline in Azure DevOps” and feeling overwhelmed by the documentation, you’re in the right place. In this guide, I’m going to walk you through the exact process I use to set up CI/CD pipelines for clients. How to Create Pipeline in Azure DevOps What is an Azure … Read more >>
Many people think velocity is a performance target. It is not. It is a planning tool. In this article, I am going to walk you through exactly how to calculate, configure, and visualize sprint velocity specifically within Azure DevOps (ADO). I will show you how to set up your environment so the platform does the … Read more >>
Velocity is the single most important metric for predictability. It is not about how “fast” you are working (a common misconception); it is about how much work your team can consistently deliver over a set period. In this guide, I will walk you through exactly how to check, configure, and interpret Velocity in Azure DevOps … Read more >>
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