Develop pipelines, including classic and YAML

In the world of software development, an effective and efficient pipeline is crucial for delivering high-quality applications. Microsoft DevOps Solutions provides a range of tools and features to help streamline the development process, including the ability to create and manage pipelines. In this article, we will explore the different types of pipelines available in Microsoft DevOps Solutions and how to implement them.

Classic pipelines:

Classic pipelines in Microsoft DevOps Solutions provide a graphical interface that allows you to create and configure pipelines using a drag-and-drop approach. This makes it easy to define the different stages of your pipeline, such as build, test, and deployment.

To create a classic pipeline, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to your project in Azure DevOps.
2. Select the “Pipelines” option from the left-side menu.
3. Click on the “New pipeline” button to start creating a new pipeline.
4. Choose the repository where your source code is located.
5. Azure DevOps will automatically detect the type of application you are building and suggest a pipeline template. You can select from various templates like ASP.NET, Node.js, or Java.
6. Customize the pipeline stages, tasks, and configurations according to your requirements. You can add tasks like building the code, running tests, and deploying the application.
7. Save and run the pipeline to see it in action.

YAML pipelines:

YAML pipelines offer a more flexible and code-centric approach to defining your pipelines. With YAML pipelines, you can define your pipeline configurations as code, which can be version controlled along with your source code. This allows for easier collaboration and ensures that your pipeline configurations are consistent across different environments.

To create a YAML pipeline, follow these steps:

1. Navigate to your project in Azure DevOps.
2. Select the “Pipelines” option from the left-side menu.
3. Click on the “New pipeline” button to start creating a new pipeline.
4. Choose the repository where your source code is located.
5. Select the “YAML” option when prompted to choose the pipeline configuration style.
6. Create a YAML file in your repository to define your pipeline configuration. The YAML file should contain stages, jobs, and
   tasks as per your requirements. You can specify different tasks like building, testing, and deploying your application.

yaml
trigger:
branches:
include:
- master

7. Save the YAML file in your repository and commit the changes.
8. Azure DevOps will automatically detect the YAML file in your repository and create the pipeline based on the configuration defined in the YAML file.
9. Save and run the pipeline to see it in action.

Both classic and YAML pipelines in Microsoft DevOps Solutions offer powerful features to automate and streamline your development process. You can also take advantage of various built-in tasks and extensions available in Azure DevOps Marketplace to enhance your pipelines.

In conclusion, pipelines are a critical component of the software development lifecycle, and Microsoft DevOps Solutions provides the tools and features necessary to create and manage pipelines effectively. Whether you choose classic pipelines with a graphical interface or YAML pipelines with code-centric configuration, you can easily build, test, and deploy your applications with confidence.

Remember to consult the Microsoft documentation for detailed information on creating and configuring pipelines in Microsoft DevOps Solutions. Happy coding!