In today’s DevOps-driven development landscape, automation and continuous delivery are critical. One of the most essential pieces in this pipeline is the build agent — a machine responsible for executing tasks like building code, running tests, and deploying applications. In Azure DevOps, there are two primary types of agents: Microsoft-hosted agents and self-hosted (on-premises) agents.…

What is DevOps? DevOps is a combination of cultural philosophies, practices, and tools that enhances an organization’s ability to deliver applications and services at high velocity. It bridges the gap between development (Dev) and operations (Ops) teams, promoting collaboration and automation throughout the software development lifecycle. In today’s fast-paced digital landscape, DevOps enables organizations to…