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Work Items in Visual Studio
Several years ago, with the introduction of Visual Studio 2019, we launched a completely revamped work item experience. This updated view operates entirely on REST, replacing the deprecated SOAP APIs utilized in the legacy version. Although Visual Studio 2022 still includes the option to revert to the legacy view, the majority of our users have transitioned to the new default view. For those who prefer the legacy experience, here is some guidance to facilitate a smooth transition. How do I turn on the new view? To enable the new default view, launch Visual Studio and navigate to the Search function at the top...
Updated: Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RTW now available
12/5 Update: There is a known issue where the Agent version does not update after upgrading to Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 and using Update Agent in Agent Pool configuration. We are currently working on a patch to resolve this issue and will share updates in the Developer Community as we make progress. In the meantime, you can find a workaround for this issue in this Developer Community ticket. Today, we released Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RTW. This is our final release of Azure DevOps Server 2022.1. You can directly install Azure DevOps Server 2022 Update 1 or upgrade from any version of Azure DevOps or TFS, inc...
New Boards Hub, Fall Update
If you have been following these posts, then you are more than familiar with our New Boards Hub initiative. We have been doing our best to keep our community informed of the new features and our rollout plans. Now is a good time to provide an update on where things are at with a couple of our new preview features, as well as our rollout plans. Rollout slowdown Several weeks ago, we completed the rollout of New Boards as the default experience through Ring three. During that time, we received a flood of feedback and issues. Instead of pushing to adhere to some timeline, we have decided to pause the rollout of...
Azure DevOps’ First Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) Now Available
I am thrilled to announce that we have now published, for the first time, a Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) specific to Azure DevOps. The Consensus Assessment Initiative Questionnaire (CAIQ) is a tool developed by the Cloud Security Alliance (CSA). It serves as a standard set of questions aimed at helping potential cloud customers evaluate the security capabilities of cloud service providers. Essentially, it's a comprehensive checklist that covers a wide range of security topics relevant to cloud computing. The CAIQ is designed to streamline the due diligence process for organizations conside...
November patches for Azure DevOps Server and Team Foundation Server
This month, we are releasing fixes that impact our self-hosted product, Azure DevOps Server, as well as Team Foundation Server 2018.3.2. Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 5 Note: If you have Azure DevOps Server 2022, you should first update to Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 and then install Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 5. If you have Azure DevOps 2022 and installed Patch 4, take a look at this post from the Developer Community before you install this patch. If you have Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1, you should install Azure DevOps Server 2022.0.1 Patch 5. Please note that our patches are cumulative. If...
Git Partial Clone Now Supported in Azure DevOps
Git Partial Clone Treeless and blobless Git Partial Clones are now enabled in Azure DevOps for all customers! Partial clones are a reduced type of git clone that users create via specific arguments on the git command line. For large repositories with a lot of history, they offer a dramatic performance improvement compared to a regular clone, with some tradeoffs. Partial clones do not download every single historical object in the repository at clone time like a traditional clone. Instead, they delay downloading many objects until checkout of a branch (or other git scenario) that needs them. Those who want a deep...
Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RC2 now available
We have released Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RC2. This is our last planned prerelease before our final release of Azure DevOps Server 2022.1. A direct upgrade is supported from Azure DevOps Server 2022.1 RC1, any version of TFS, including Team Foundation Server 2015 and newer. Let us know any feedback or questions via the Developer Community. Here are some key links:
Azure Boards + GitHub Integration Improvements
The existing Azure Boards + GitHub integration has been in place for several years now. This integration was a great starting point, but it does not offer the level of traceability that our customers have grown accustomed to. Based on your feedback, we have put together set of investments to enhance this integration. Our goal is to improve upon it so that Azure Boards customers who choose to use GitHub repositories can maintain an equivalent level of traceability to having repositories in Azure DevOps. These are some of the items we have planned. Improved AB#ID validation Improve the Azure Boards GitHub app to...
Seamless Automation: Bridging Requirement Discussion Transcripts to Azure DevOps Features
Unlock the Power of Seamless Automation: Transforming Requirement Discussion Transcripts into Azure DevOps Features. Discover a smarter way to bridge discussions and development with ease.