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| Benefit of integrating Git repositories in a CI pipeline | Automatic fetching of the latest code for building and testing |
| Best practice for naming pipelines | Use descriptive names that reflect the pipeline's purpose, such as "Build-Frontend-App" or "Test-Backend-API" |
| Command to add a Git remote repository | git remote add [name] [repository URL] |
| Command to fetch the latest changes from a Git repository | git pull |
| Command to run a build pipeline in Azure DevOps | Triggered by committing code to the repository or manually initiating |
| Common build validation methods in CI | Code coverage, linting, and running unit tests |
| Core components of a YAML pipeline in Azure DevOps | Trigger, stages, jobs, steps |
| How can you ensure a pipeline runs on a specific agent pool | Specify the agent pool name within the 'pool' section of the pipeline YAML |
| How do you secure sensitive data in a build pipeline | Use Azure DevOps secrets and environment variables |
| How to enable parallel jobs in a build pipeline | Define multiple jobs in the 'stages' section and mark them for parallel execution |
| How to link a GitHub repository to Azure Pipelines | Use the "GitHub" option when setting up a new pipeline and authenticate with your GitHub account |
| How to set up a new pipeline in Azure DevOps | Navigate to the Pipelines section and use the "New Pipeline" option to configure a new build or release process |
| How to specify the branch for a pipeline in YAML | Use the 'trigger' section and define the branches to monitor |
| How to store reusable code or templates in Azure Pipelines | Use templates in YAML files to define reusable pipeline components |
| How to test a pipeline change before applying it to a main branch | Use a feature branch to create and run the pipeline changes before merging |
| How to view pipeline execution logs in Azure Pipelines | Navigate to the pipeline run and select the job or task to view detailed logs |
| Key benefit of Continuous Integration | Early detection of integration bugs and reduced integration effort |
| Key benefit of using YAML pipelines over classic UI pipelines | Version control and ease of sharing the pipeline configuration |
| Key metric for evaluating CI pipelines | Build frequency and success rate |
| Primary tool in Azure DevOps for creating pipelines | Azure Pipelines |
| Tool in Azure DevOps for managing pull requests | Azure Repos |
| What does 'checkout' do in a YAML pipeline | Fetches source code from the repository for the pipeline to work on |
| What does 'CI/CD' stand for | Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment or Delivery |
| What does caching do in a build pipeline | Stores dependencies or outputs to reduce build times for future runs |
| What does the 'runOnce' deployment strategy in YAML do | Executes a job or stage only once during the pipeline run |
| What does the 'trigger' section in a YAML pipeline define | The events that will start the pipeline |
| What is a build pipeline | An automated process that compiles source code, runs tests, and creates deployable artifacts |
| What is a self-hosted agent | An agent installed on your own infrastructure to execute pipeline jobs |
| What is a YAML file in Azure Pipelines | A configuration file defining steps of a pipeline in an easy-to-read format |
| What is conditional execution in a build pipeline | Running certain steps or tasks only if specified conditions are met |
| What is Continuous Integration | A development practice where developers frequently integrate code into a shared repository to detect issues early |
| What is the 'agent' in an Azure Pipeline job | A virtual machine or container where the pipeline runs |
| What is the 'condition' property in a pipeline step | A condition that determines whether a particular step will execute |
| What is the purpose of 'stages' in a build pipeline | To organize and divide the pipeline into sequential or parallel steps |
| What is the purpose of a build artifact | To package the output of a build process for use in deployment or later stages |
| What is the purpose of automated unit testing | To ensure individual units of source code work as expected |
| What is the purpose of continuous feedback | To provide developers with immediate insights on their changes |
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What is the purpose of continuous feedback
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To provide developers with immediate insights on their changes
Front
What is the 'agent' in an Azure Pipeline job
Back
A virtual machine or container where the pipeline runs
Front
Common build validation methods in CI
Back
Code coverage, linting, and running unit tests
Front
How can you ensure a pipeline runs on a specific agent pool
Back
Specify the agent pool name within the 'pool' section of the pipeline YAML
Front
What does the 'trigger' section in a YAML pipeline define
Back
The events that will start the pipeline
Front
What is conditional execution in a build pipeline
Back
Running certain steps or tasks only if specified conditions are met
Front
What does caching do in a build pipeline
Back
Stores dependencies or outputs to reduce build times for future runs
Front
What is the purpose of 'stages' in a build pipeline
Back
To organize and divide the pipeline into sequential or parallel steps
Front
Key benefit of Continuous Integration
Back
Early detection of integration bugs and reduced integration effort
Front
How to enable parallel jobs in a build pipeline
Back
Define multiple jobs in the 'stages' section and mark them for parallel execution
Front
Command to run a build pipeline in Azure DevOps
Back
Triggered by committing code to the repository or manually initiating
Front
Benefit of integrating Git repositories in a CI pipeline
Back
Automatic fetching of the latest code for building and testing
Front
What does the 'runOnce' deployment strategy in YAML do
Back
Executes a job or stage only once during the pipeline run
Front
Command to add a Git remote repository
Back
git remote add [name] [repository URL]
Front
What is the purpose of automated unit testing
Back
To ensure individual units of source code work as expected
Front
What does 'checkout' do in a YAML pipeline
Back
Fetches source code from the repository for the pipeline to work on
Front
What is the purpose of a build artifact
Back
To package the output of a build process for use in deployment or later stages
Front
How do you secure sensitive data in a build pipeline
Back
Use Azure DevOps secrets and environment variables
Front
What does 'CI/CD' stand for
Back
Continuous Integration and Continuous Deployment or Delivery
Front
What is a YAML file in Azure Pipelines
Back
A configuration file defining steps of a pipeline in an easy-to-read format
Front
How to view pipeline execution logs in Azure Pipelines
Back
Navigate to the pipeline run and select the job or task to view detailed logs
Front
How to store reusable code or templates in Azure Pipelines
Back
Use templates in YAML files to define reusable pipeline components
Front
Key metric for evaluating CI pipelines
Back
Build frequency and success rate
Front
Command to fetch the latest changes from a Git repository
Back
git pull
Front
How to set up a new pipeline in Azure DevOps
Back
Navigate to the Pipelines section and use the "New Pipeline" option to configure a new build or release process
Front
Key benefit of using YAML pipelines over classic UI pipelines
Back
Version control and ease of sharing the pipeline configuration
Front
Primary tool in Azure DevOps for creating pipelines
Back
Azure Pipelines
Front
What is a build pipeline
Back
An automated process that compiles source code, runs tests, and creates deployable artifacts
Front
How to test a pipeline change before applying it to a main branch
Back
Use a feature branch to create and run the pipeline changes before merging
Front
How to specify the branch for a pipeline in YAML
Back
Use the 'trigger' section and define the branches to monitor
Front
Tool in Azure DevOps for managing pull requests
Back
Azure Repos
Front
Core components of a YAML pipeline in Azure DevOps
Back
Trigger, stages, jobs, steps
Front
How to link a GitHub repository to Azure Pipelines
Back
Use the "GitHub" option when setting up a new pipeline and authenticate with your GitHub account
Front
What is Continuous Integration
Back
A development practice where developers frequently integrate code into a shared repository to detect issues early
Front
Best practice for naming pipelines
Back
Use descriptive names that reflect the pipeline's purpose, such as "Build-Frontend-App" or "Test-Backend-API"
Front
What is the 'condition' property in a pipeline step
Back
A condition that determines whether a particular step will execute
Front
What is a self-hosted agent
Back
An agent installed on your own infrastructure to execute pipeline jobs
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This deck covers configuring build pipelines, integrating Git repositories, and setting up automated unit testing within Azure DevOps.