Azure DevOps offers two main types of pipelines for automating workflows: Classic Pipelines and YAML Pipelines.
1. Classic Pipelines (GUI-based Pipelines)
These pipelines are created and managed using a graphical user interface (GUI) in Azure DevOps. They are suitable for users who prefer a no-code or low-code approach and need an easier setup. Classic pipelines consist of:
- Build Pipelines: Automates the process of compiling code, running tests, and producing binaries.
- Release Pipelines: Manages the deployment of applications to various environments such as staging, production, etc.
Features:
- Drag-and-drop interface.
- Predefined templates.
- Suited for users who prefer visual, step-by-step management of tasks.
Example:
Click here for configuring Azure DevOps Classic pipeline for a Java Web App.
2. YAML Pipelines (Code-based Pipelines)
These pipelines are defined as code using YAML syntax, giving you full control over the pipeline's configuration. YAML pipelines offer a more flexible, scalable, and maintainable approach for CI/CD.
Key features:
- Continuous Integration (CI): Automates the process of integrating code changes from multiple contributors in a shared repository.
- Continuous Delivery (CD): Automates the deployment of applications to production environments.
Advantages:
- Fully version-controlled, as the pipeline definition is part of the codebase.
- Supports multi-stage pipelines, allowing you to define build, test, and deployment stages in a single file.
- Ideal for more complex workflows and teams that require a more DevOps-oriented, infrastructure-as-code approach.
Example:
Click here for configuring Azure DevOps YAML pipeline for a Java Web App.
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