ALM Strategies with Azure DevOps and GitHub Integration

Managing the modern software development lifecycle requires seamless coordination between planning tools, code repositories, and deployment pipelines. Successfully combining the strengths of Azure DevOps and GitHub is key to delivering high-quality software efficiently. This text-based course guides you from the fundamental principles of Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) to implementing robust, automated workflows. You will understand how to connect work tracking, version control, and continuous integration to build a unified development ecosystem. What you'll learn: - Understand foundational ALM concepts, terminology, and the software development lifecycle. - Configure integration points between Azure Boards and GitHub repositories for seamless tracking. - Build automated CI/CD pipelines using GitHub Actions and Azure Pipelines. - Apply modern branching and pull request strategies to maintain code quality. - Implement security scanning and compliance checks within your automated workflows. - Manage releases and track deployment status across multiple environments. You will start with the core definitions of ALM before moving step-by-step through practical integration scenarios, learning how to sync boards, automate builds, and secure your pipeline. The written format allows you to study detailed configuration steps and process flows at your own pace. This course is designed for aspiring DevOps professionals, software developers, and project managers new to ALM integration. No prior experience with Azure DevOps or GitHub is required. Start reading today to master the collaborative workflows that power modern development teams.