Azure DevOps, a part of Microsoft Azure, provides a feature called “Azure Repos,” which is a version control system for managing and tracking changes to your source code and other development assets. Azure Repos is used for hosting and managing Git repositories, which allow teams to collaborate on software development projects efficiently. Here are some key aspects of Azure Repos:

1. Git Version Control: Azure Repos is based on the Git distributed version control system, which is widely used in software development for tracking changes, collaborating with team members, and managing code repositories.

2. Unlimited Private Repositories: Azure DevOps offers unlimited private Git repositories, meaning you can host as many private repositories as you need without additional charges.

3. Branching and Merging: Azure Repos allows developers to create branches to work on features or bug fixes separately and then merge them back into the main branch (usually “master” or “main”) when they are ready.

4. Code Reviews: You can set up code review workflows in Azure Repos, enabling team members to review and approve code changes before merging them into the main branch. This helps maintain code quality and consistency.

5. Security and Access Control: Azure Repos provides fine-grained access control and permissions, allowing you to control who can read, write, and administer repositories.

6. Integration: Azure Repos seamlessly integrates with other Azure DevOps services, such as Azure Pipelines for continuous integration and continuous deployment (CI/CD), Azure Boards for work item tracking, and Azure Artifacts for package management.

7. Collaboration: Developers can collaborate on code using pull requests, discussions, and comments within Azure Repos, fostering communication and collaboration within development teams.

8. Web-Based Interface: Azure Repos includes a web-based interface that allows you to view and manage your repositories, branches, commits, and code history from a web browser.

9. Extensions: Azure DevOps Marketplace offers a wide range of extensions and integrations to extend the functionality of Azure Repos and integrate it with other tools and services.

10. Code Search: You can search for code and files across all your repositories, making it easier to locate and reuse code within your organization.

11. Compliance and Auditability: Azure DevOps provides auditing and compliance features to track changes and maintain compliance with industry standards and regulations.