In the fast-paced world of software development, continuous integration and continuous delivery (CI/CD) are essential for maintaining agility, reducing time-to-market, and ensuring quality. Azure DevOps Pipelines offers a robust platform for automating these workflows, enabling teams to build, test, and deploy applications with efficiency and precision. This talk explores the role of Azure DevOps Pipelines in modern CI/CD practices, demonstrating how its features streamline the software development lifecycle from code commit to production deployment. We will dive into the foundational components of Azure DevOps Pipelines, including stages, jobs, steps, and tasks. Using a sample pipeline, attendees will learn how to define a multi-stage workflow, execute parallel jobs for efficient testing, and implement deployment strategies such as blue-green or canary releases. The talk will also cover best practices for configuring triggers, managing pipeline artifacts, and integrating with other Azure services like Key Vault and App Service. Whether you're new to CI/CD or looking to optimize your existing workflows, this session will provide practical insights and actionable guidance to harness the full potential of Azure DevOps Pipelines. Bio: I've worked in software development for 15+ years (mostly Microsoft technologies) and love the problem solving aspect of the work. In recent years I have become very passionate about AI and machine learning technologies and how they can be applied to different aspects of our lives. When not coding I enjoy spending time with my family, soccer (watching, playing, and coaching), playing videogames and watching movies. This is a recording of a presentation to the Azure Cleveland User Group on July 9, 2025: Register to join us at the next meeting: