Azure Repo:
Azure repo is the set of version control tools that you can use to manage your code.
Version control systems are software that helps you track changes you make in your code over time.
VCS will take a snapshot of the change that you have made in your code.
VCS will save the snapshot permanently so you can recall it later if you need it.
Azure Repos support two type of the version control:
- Git: distributed version control
- Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC): centralized version control
Git
Git is the most commonly used version control system.
It is distributed version control system, means that your local copy of code is a complete version control repository.
Local repositories make it is easy to work offline or remotely.
You commit your work locally, and then sync your copy of the repository with the copy on the server.
Git in Azure Repos is standard Git. You can use the clients and tools of your choice, such as Git for Windows, Mac, partners’ Git services, and tools such as Visual Studio and Visual Studio Code.
Create new Git Repo:
- Logon to the azure DevOps portal
- Select Repos from left site blade and select Branches and select the New repository option.
- Fill the repo name and click on the create button to create the repo.
