Azure Pipelines
Azure Pipelines is a cloud-based continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) service provided by Microsoft as part of Azure DevOps. It automates the build, test, and deployment processes for applications across various platforms and languages. It supports integration with GitHub, Azure Repos, and other version control systems to streamline software delivery pipelines.
Developers should use Azure Pipelines when building and deploying applications in cloud environments, especially within the Microsoft ecosystem, as it offers seamless integration with Azure services and tools like Visual Studio. It is ideal for teams needing scalable, multi-platform CI/CD pipelines that support containers, Kubernetes, and serverless deployments. Use cases include automating deployments to Azure App Service, Azure Kubernetes Service (AKS), and on-premises servers.