Azure DevOps is a cloud-based platform provided by Microsoft that supports the entire development lifecycle of software applications. It offers a set of services and tools to facilitate collaboration between software development teams, manage source code, track work items, automate build and release pipelines, and monitor the application’s performance.

Azure DevOps provides several key services:

1. Azure Repos: A version control system that supports both Git and Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) for managing source code. It allows developers to collaborate on code, branch, and merge changes.

2. Azure Boards: A flexible work tracking system that enables project planning, work item creation, and tracking progress through various boards and backlogs. It supports Agile, Scrum, and Kanban methodologies.

3. Azure Pipelines: A powerful continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD) service that automates the building, testing, and deployment of applications to various platforms, including Azure itself, on-premises servers, or other cloud providers.

4. Azure Test Plans: A test management solution that allows you to plan, track, and manage all aspects of your testing efforts, including manual and exploratory testing.

5. Azure Artifacts: A package management service that allows teams to create, host, and share packages (e.g., NuGet, npm, Maven) securely across their organization.

Azure DevOps provides seamless integration with other Microsoft Azure services and third-party tools, making it a versatile platform for managing software development projects.

Whether you are a small team working on a single project or a large enterprise managing multiple applications, Azure DevOps can streamline your development processes, improve collaboration, and increase the efficiency of your software delivery.