diff --git a/docs/en/Community-Articles/2025-08-19-Best-Practices-Azure-Devops/POST.md b/docs/en/Community-Articles/2025-08-19-Best-Practices-Azure-Devops/POST.md new file mode 100644 index 0000000000..4df3142e93 --- /dev/null +++ b/docs/en/Community-Articles/2025-08-19-Best-Practices-Azure-Devops/POST.md @@ -0,0 +1,100 @@ +# ๐Ÿš€ Best Practices for Azure DevOps CI/CD Pipelines + +**CI/CD (Continuous Integration / Continuous Delivery)** is not just fancy tech talk - it's now a must-have for modern software teams. +Microsoft's **Azure DevOps** helps make these processes easier to manage. +But how do you create pipelines that work well for your team? Let's look at some practical tips that will make your life easier. + +--- + +## 1. ๐Ÿ“œ Define Your Pipeline as Code + +Don't use the manual setup method that's hard to track. Azure DevOps lets you use **YAML files** for your pipelines, which gives you: + +- A record of all changes - who made them and when +- The same setup across all environments +- The ability to undo changes when something goes wrong + +This stops the common problem where something works on one computer but not another. + +> Example YAML snippet or comparison diagram (manual setup vs. pipeline-as-code). + +--- + +## 2. ๐Ÿ”‘ Store Sensitive Information Safely + +Never put passwords directly in your code, even temporarily. +Each environment should have its own settings, and keep sensitive information in **Azure Key Vault** or **Library Variable Groups**. + +You'll avoid security problems later. + +> Lock/key icon or Key Vault architecture diagram. + +--- + +## 3. ๐Ÿ—๏ธ Keep Building and Releasing Separate + +Think of **Building** like cooking a meal - you prepare everything and package it up. +**Releasing** is like delivering that meal to different people. + +Keeping these as separate steps means: + +- You create your package once, then send it to multiple places +- You save time and resources by not rebuilding the same thing over and over + +> Build โ†’ Artifact โ†’ Release flow diagram. + +--- + +## 4. ๐Ÿงช Add Automatic Testing + +Don't waste time testing the same things manually over and over. +Set up **different types of tests** to run automatically. When tests run every time you make changes: + +- You catch problems before your customers do +- Your software quality stays high without extra manual work + +Azure DevOps has tools to help you see test results easily without searching through technical logs. + +> Azure DevOps test results dashboard screenshot. + +--- + +## 5. ๐Ÿ›ก๏ธ Add Safety Checks + +Automatic doesn't mean pushing everything to your live system right away. +For important environments, add **human approval steps** or **automatic checks** like security scans. + +This helps you avoid emergency problems in the middle of the night. + +> Pipeline diagram with approval gates/security checks. + +--- + +## 6. ๐Ÿ“Š Watch How Your App Performs + +Just because your app was deployed successfully doesn't mean users are happy. +Set up tools like **Application Insights** or **Log Analytics** to monitor: + +- How well your app is working in real-world use +- Where users are having trouble +- Which parts of your app need improvement + +> Monitoring dashboard (charts, metrics, logs). + +--- + +## โœ… Conclusion + +Good Azure DevOps pipelines aren't just about automation - they help you feel confident in your process. +Remember these main points: + +โœ” Use YAML files to keep everything visible and trackable +โœ” Keep passwords and sensitive data in secure storage (not in your code) +โœ” Build once, deploy to many places +โœ” Let automatic tests find problems before users do +โœ” Add safety checks for important systems +โœ” Monitor your app after it's live + +> ๐ŸŽจ *Final visual suggestion*: Infographic summarizing the CI/CD best practices lifecycle. + +---