Azure DevOps is a comprehensive suite of development tools designed to facilitate the entire software development lifecycle. It offers services for planning, developing, delivering, and monitoring applications, enabling teams to collaborate effectively and deliver high-quality software faster. Azure DevOps integrates seamlessly with various platforms and supports a wide range of programming languages, making it a versatile solution for diverse development needs. Key Features and Functionality: - Azure Boards: Provides agile planning tools, including Kanban boards, backlogs, and customizable dashboards, to help teams plan, track, and discuss work across projects. - Azure Repos: Offers unlimited, cloud-hosted private Git repositories for collaborative code development, complete with pull requests and advanced file management. - Azure Pipelines: Enables continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD for any language and platform, allowing teams to build, test, and deploy applications efficiently. - Azure Test Plans: Provides manual and exploratory testing tools to ensure code quality and support the entire testing lifecycle. - Azure Artifacts: Allows teams to create, host, and share packages with built-in CI/CD integration, supporting various package types like Maven, npm, NuGet, and Python. Primary Value and Problem Solved: Azure DevOps streamlines the software development process by providing an integrated set of tools that enhance collaboration, automate workflows, and improve code quality. By offering a unified platform for project management, version control, build automation, testing, and artifact management, it addresses common challenges such as fragmented toolchains, manual processes, and siloed teams. This integration leads to faster delivery cycles, increased productivity, and more reliable software releases.