Hands-on demo – Integrating GitHub repository with Azure Pipelines

Hands-on Demo – Integrating GitHub repository with Azure Pipelines

In this demo, we'll walk through the process of integrating a GitHub repository with Azure Pipelines, creating a basic pipeline to automate builds, tests, and deployments.

Here is the Step-by-Step Guide to Integrate GitHub Repository with Azure Pipelines.

Step 1: Create a GitHub Repository

1. Create a New Repository in GitHub:

   • Log in to GitHub.

   • Click on + New repository.

   • Fill in the necessary details (Repository name, Description, etc.) and click Create repository.

2. Push Code to GitHub:

   • Clone the newly created repository to your local machine.

   • Add a simple README.md file or a simple project like a .NET project.

   • Commit and push changes back to GitHub.

Step 2: Set Up Azure DevOps Project

1. Create a New Azure DevOps Project:

   • Log in to Azure DevOps.

   • Click + New Project and provide the necessary details (Project name, Visibility, etc.).

2. Connect GitHub Repository to Azure DevOps:

   • Navigate to Pipelines –> New Pipeline.

   • Choose GitHub as the source.

   • Authenticate with GitHub if required.

   • Select the repository from GitHub and proceed.

Step 3: Create a Basic Pipeline

1. Define a Pipeline Using YAML:

   • In the Azure DevOps pipeline creation screen, choose YAML.

   • Azure DevOps will generate a basic YAML pipeline.

2. Modify YAML Pipeline:

   • Replace the generated YAML with the following simple build pipeline:

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   trigger:
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   - main
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   pool:
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   vmImage: 'ubuntu-latest'
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   stages:
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   - stage: Build
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   jobs:
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     - job: Build
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      steps:
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     - checkout: self
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     - script: |
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         echo "Building application"
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         dotnet build -c Release
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      displayName: 'Build Job'
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   - stage: Test
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   dependsOn: Build
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   jobs:
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     - job: Test
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      steps:
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     - script: |
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         echo "Running tests"
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         dotnet test --no-restore --no-build
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      displayName: 'Test Job'
   

3. Commit and Run the Pipeline:

   • Commit the changes to the YAML file in your GitHub repository.

   • Azure Pipelines will automatically pick up the changes and trigger the pipeline.

Step 4: Monitor Pipeline Execution

1. View Pipeline Execution:

   • Navigate to Pipelines –> Select your pipeline.

   • Monitor the build and test jobs in real-time.

2. Review Logs: Inspect detailed logs for builds and tests to ensure everything runs smoothly.

Summary

After completing these steps, your GitHub repository is integrated with Azure Pipelines. Each commit or pull request to the GitHub repository can trigger builds and tests, automating the development workflow.