Azure DevOps Pipelines
CI/CD for any language, any platform.
Overview
Azure Pipelines, a service within the Azure DevOps suite, allows you to automatically build and test your code projects. It works with any language or project type and can deploy to any cloud or on-premises. Azure Pipelines provides unlimited CI/CD minutes and 10 parallel jobs for every open source project.
✨ Key Features
- CI/CD for any language and platform (Linux, macOS, Windows)
- YAML-based pipeline configuration
- Classic UI-based pipeline editor
- Integration with GitHub and Azure Repos
- Support for containers and Kubernetes
- Extensive marketplace of tasks and extensions
🎯 Key Differentiators
- Deep integration with the Microsoft Azure ecosystem
- Combines CI/CD with other DevOps services (Boards, Repos, Artifacts)
- Strong support for both YAML and classic UI-based pipeline creation
- Enterprise-grade compliance and security
Unique Value: Offers a fully integrated suite of DevOps tools, providing a seamless experience from planning and coding to building and deploying, especially for teams leveraging the Microsoft Azure cloud.
🎯 Use Cases (4)
✅ Best For
- End-to-end DevOps solution for teams invested in the Microsoft ecosystem
- CI/CD for applications being deployed to Microsoft Azure
- Enterprise-level release management with audit and compliance requirements
💡 Check With Vendor
Verify these considerations match your specific requirements:
- Teams looking for a simple, lightweight CI/CD tool outside the Microsoft ecosystem
- Small projects that do not need the extensive features of the full Azure DevOps suite
🏆 Alternatives
Unlike standalone CI/CD tools, Azure DevOps provides an all-in-one solution that includes agile planning (Azure Boards) and artifact management (Azure Artifacts), reducing the need for multiple third-party tools.
💻 Platforms
🔌 Integrations
🛟 Support Options
- ✓ Email Support
- ✓ Phone Support
- ✓ Dedicated Support (Azure Support Plans tier)
🔒 Compliance & Security
💰 Pricing
Free tier: 1 free Microsoft-hosted job with 1,800 minutes/month and 1 free self-hosted job with unlimited minutes/month.
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