Mastering Azure Repos

The Mastering Azure Repos course provides comprehensive training on Git version control within Azure DevOps. This 7-hour course covers branching strategies, merging workflows, pull requests, Git hooks, Scalar for large repositories, and modern development flows including GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development. Duration: 7 hours — €747. Esamatic srl, a Microsoft Learning Partner in Milan, delivers this course with Microsoft Certified Trainers.

• Azure Repos Mastery: deep dive into Git repositories within the Azure DevOps ecosystem
• Branching Strategies: GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development compared and applied
• Pull Requests: code review workflows, branch policies, and automated checks
• Git Hooks & Scalar: automation with hooks and large repository management with Scalar
• Merge Techniques: fast-forward, squash, rebase, and conflict resolution strategies

Course Overview: Mastering Azure Repos

Azure Repos is the version control component of Azure DevOps, providing unlimited private Git repositories with advanced collaboration features. As teams scale, mastering branching strategies, pull request workflows, and repository management becomes essential. This course takes developers and DevOps engineers from Git fundamentals to advanced repository management techniques used in enterprise environments.

Learning Objectives

1. Master Git in Azure DevOps — configure repositories, manage branches, and implement branch policies for enterprise workflows
2. Implement branching strategies — evaluate and apply GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development based on team needs
3. Optimize pull request workflows — configure reviewers, automated builds, status checks, and merge strategies for quality code delivery
4. Manage large repositories — leverage Git hooks for automation and Scalar for performance optimization in large-scale repositories

Who Should Attend

This course is designed for software developers, DevOps engineers, release managers, and team leads who work with Git in Azure DevOps and want to optimize their version control workflows.

Career Benefits

Proficiency in Azure Repos and advanced Git workflows is highly valued in organizations adopting DevOps practices. This expertise positions professionals for roles in DevOps engineering, release management, and platform engineering.

Prerequisites

• Basic familiarity with Git commands (clone, commit, push, pull)
• An Azure DevOps account or access to an Azure DevOps organization
• General understanding of software development workflows

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Azure Repos?

Azure Repos is the version control service within Azure DevOps. It provides unlimited private Git repositories with features like branch policies, pull request workflows, and integration with CI/CD pipelines.

Do I need prior Azure DevOps experience?

Basic Git knowledge is required, but no prior Azure DevOps experience is necessary. The course covers Azure Repos from setup through advanced configuration.

Which branching strategy should I use?

The course compares GitFlow, GitHub Flow, and Trunk-Based Development. The best choice depends on your team size, release cadence, and deployment model — all factors explored during the course.

Is Scalar only for very large repositories?

Scalar was developed by Microsoft for managing massive repositories like the Windows codebase, but its techniques benefit any repository experiencing performance issues as it grows.