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Mourya Vamsi Modugula
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๐ŸŽช Azure DevOps Explained: From Code to Cloud๐Ÿš€[2/8]

1. Source Control: The Big Tent of Repositories ๐ŸŽญ

Step 1: Welcome to the Azure DevOps Extravaganza!

Our grand circus begins! Secure your golden ticket โ€“ create your Azure DevOps account, the big tent where coding dreams come to life:



az devops configure --defaults organization=https://dev.azure.com/YourOrg



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Step 2: Raise the Curtain on Git Repositories

Every great show needs a script. Create your Git repository, the beating heart of our performance:



az repos create --project MyProject --name MyRepo



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Step 3: Applause for Your Code!

The crowd roars as you push your code to the repository โ€“ a standing ovation for a breathtaking opening act:



git add .
git commit -m "First commit"
git push origin main



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2. Continuous Integration: Dance of the CI Circus ๐Ÿ”„

Step 1: Rehearsal Studio - Building the Ensemble

Picture your code rehearsing in a dazzling studio. Create a build pipeline โ€“ the dance floor where your code grooves:



trigger:
- main

pool:
  vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'

steps:
- script: echo "Hello, world!"
  displayName: 'Run a one-line script'



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Step 2: Lights, Camera, Automatic Build!

The spotlight follows your every move. Automatically start the show whenever there's a new script (code) in town:



pr:
- '*'



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3. Deployment: The Grand Finale Unleashed! ๐Ÿš€

Step 1: Set Design - Unveiling the Release Pipeline
The set design is crucial for the grand finale. Design your release pipeline โ€“ the spectacle before the big launch:



trigger:
- '*'

pr:
- '*'



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Step 2: Applause Builds, Time to Deploy!

The audience holds their breath as you deploy your application to Azure with a single click. It's the standing ovation after a dazzling performance:



jobs:

  • job: Deploy displayName: 'Deploy to Azure' pool: vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'

steps:

  • task: AzureWebApp@1 inputs: azureSubscription: 'YourAzureServiceConnection' appName: 'YourAzureWebApp' package: $(System.DefaultWorkingDirectory)/*/.zip
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Conclusion: Standing Ovation for Your DevOps Circus Masterpiece! ๐ŸŒŸ

Bravo, ringmaster of the DevOps circus! Your grand spectacle of code-to-cloud magic has left the audience in awe. Keep the excitement alive as you continue dazzling in the wonderful world of Azure DevOps! ๐ŸŽ‰โœจ

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