Unlock the Full Potential of Azure Pipelines by Integrating it with Your Favorite Version Control System

Learn how to integrate Azure Pipelines with your favorite version control system, and unlock the full potential of Azure DevOps. …


Updated September 4, 2023

Learn how to integrate Azure Pipelines with your favorite version control system, and unlock the full potential of Azure DevOps.

Azure Pipelines is a powerful tool for automating your software development workflows, but it’s not just limited to using Git as its version control system. In this article, we’ll explore how Azure Pipelines integrates with third-party version control systems, and why you might want to consider doing so.

Why Integrate Azure Pipelines with a Third-Party Version Control System?

There are several reasons why you might want to integrate Azure Pipelines with a third-party version control system:

  1. More flexibility: By integrating Azure Pipelines with a third-party version control system, you gain more flexibility in terms of which version control system you can use for your projects. This means that you’re not limited to using Git, and can choose the version control system that best suits your needs.
  2. Better integration: Integrating Azure Pipelines with a third-party version control system can lead to better integration between the two tools, resulting in a more streamlined development workflow. For example, you can use Git as your version control system and Azure Pipelines as your continuous integration and delivery tool, and easily integrate the two using Azure Pipelines' built-in support for Git.
  3. More features: By integrating Azure Pipelines with a third-party version control system, you gain access to more features that can help you streamline your development workflow. For example, if you use GitHub as your version control system, you can integrate Azure Pipelines with it and use features like pull requests and code reviews to improve the quality of your code.
  4. Easier collaboration: Integrating Azure Pipelines with a third-party version control system can make it easier for you to collaborate with other developers on your team. For example, if you use Git as your version control system and integrate it with Azure Pipelines, you can easily share code changes between team members and track who made which changes.

How to Integrate Azure Pipelines with a Third-Party Version Control System

To integrate Azure Pipelines with a third-party version control system, follow these steps:

  1. Choose your version control system: First, choose the version control system you want to use for your project. Some popular options include Git, GitHub, and Subversion (SVN).
  2. Install the appropriate extension: Next, install the appropriate extension for your chosen version control system. For example, if you’re using Git, you can install the Azure Pipelines Git extension.
  3. Configure your version control system: Configure your version control system as needed, including setting up any necessary credentials or permissions.
  4. Create a new pipeline in Azure Pipelines: Create a new pipeline in Azure Pipelines and select the appropriate version control system from the list of available options.
  5. Configure your pipeline: Configure your pipeline as needed, including setting up any necessary build or deployment tasks.
  6. Save and run your pipeline: Save your pipeline and run it to test that everything is working correctly.

Conclusion

By integrating Azure Pipelines with a third-party version control system, you can unlock the full potential of Azure DevOps and create a more streamlined development workflow for your team. Whether you’re using Git, GitHub, or another version control system, Azure Pipelines has you covered with its built-in support for a wide range of version control systems. So why wait? Try integrating Azure Pipelines with your favorite version control system today and see the difference it can make in your development workflow!