YAML In Azure Pipelines: Simplifying CI/CD With Code

In a recent Lunch and Learn session, Rhys Smith, Senior Software Engineer at Audacia, provided an overview of YAML and its application within Azure Pipelines. This session covered everything from the fundamentals of YAML and building efficient pipelines, through to highlighting how YAML streamlines CI/CD processes in DevOps practices. Here’s a summary of the key points and insights shared during the talk.

  
  
  What is YAML?

YAML, which stands for "YAML Ain't Markup Language," is a human-readable data serialisation format designed for simplicity and readability. It’s structured in a way th...