Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHub
Continuous integration and delivery are essential for modern software development, enabling teams to automate testing, streamline deployments, and deliver high-quality software more efficiently. As DevOps adoption grows, selecting the right CI/CD platform is essential for optimizing workflows. Azure...
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| description | Continuous integration and delivery are essential for modern software development, enabling teams to automate testing, streamline deployments, and deliver high-quality software more efficiently. As DevOps adoption grows, selecting the right CI/CD platform is essential for optimizing workflows. Azure DevOps and GitHub, both under Microsoft, are leading solutions with distinct features and target audiences. This paper compares Azure DevOps and GitHub, evaluating their CI/CD capabilities, scalability, security, pricing, and usability. It explores their integration with cloud environments, automation workflows, and suitability for teams of varying sizes. Security features, including access controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance, are analyzed to assess their suitability for organizational needs. Cost-effectiveness is also examined through licensing models and total ownership costs. This study leverages real-world case studies and industry trends to guide organizations in selecting the right CI/CD tools. Whether seeking a fully managed DevOps suite or a flexible, Git-native platform, understanding the strengths and limitations of Azure DevOps and GitHub is crucial for optimizing development and meeting long-term scalability goals. |
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| spelling | doaj-art-68d554d258de4d60bca25c83845aac942025-08-20T02:18:05ZengMDPI AGFuture Internet1999-59032025-03-0117415310.3390/fi17040153Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHubVladislav Manolov0Daniela Gotseva1Nikolay Hinov2Department of Computer Systems, Faculty of Computer Systems and Technologies, Technical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Computer Systems, Faculty of Computer Systems and Technologies, Technical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, BulgariaDepartment of Computer Systems, Faculty of Computer Systems and Technologies, Technical University of Sofia, 1000 Sofia, BulgariaContinuous integration and delivery are essential for modern software development, enabling teams to automate testing, streamline deployments, and deliver high-quality software more efficiently. As DevOps adoption grows, selecting the right CI/CD platform is essential for optimizing workflows. Azure DevOps and GitHub, both under Microsoft, are leading solutions with distinct features and target audiences. This paper compares Azure DevOps and GitHub, evaluating their CI/CD capabilities, scalability, security, pricing, and usability. It explores their integration with cloud environments, automation workflows, and suitability for teams of varying sizes. Security features, including access controls, vulnerability scanning, and compliance, are analyzed to assess their suitability for organizational needs. Cost-effectiveness is also examined through licensing models and total ownership costs. This study leverages real-world case studies and industry trends to guide organizations in selecting the right CI/CD tools. Whether seeking a fully managed DevOps suite or a flexible, Git-native platform, understanding the strengths and limitations of Azure DevOps and GitHub is crucial for optimizing development and meeting long-term scalability goals.https://www.mdpi.com/1999-5903/17/4/153Azure DevOpsCI/CDcloudGitHubDevOps automationversion control |
| spellingShingle | Vladislav Manolov Daniela Gotseva Nikolay Hinov Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHub Future Internet Azure DevOps CI/CD cloud GitHub DevOps automation version control |
| title | Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHub |
| title_full | Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHub |
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| title_full_unstemmed | Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHub |
| title_short | Practical Comparison Between the CI/CD Platforms Azure DevOps and GitHub |
| title_sort | practical comparison between the ci cd platforms azure devops and github |
| topic | Azure DevOps CI/CD cloud GitHub DevOps automation version control |
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