Agile Workflows with TFS: Track, Control & QA Projects

Overview

This comprehensive course is designed to empower software development professionals to apply, manage, and evaluate Agile-based workflows using Team Foundation Server (TFS). Through hands-on instruction and structured modules, learners will gain the skills to create and manage work items, configure source control using both TFVC and Git, and implement automated build and release pipelines. The course also explores in-depth test management using test plans, shared steps, and result tracking. Participants will learn how to monitor project health through dashboards and summaries, connect Visual Studio to TFS environments, and streamline collaborative development across teams. By the end of this course, learners will be able to effectively construct, organize, analyze, and evaluate development processes using TFS to ensure project visibility, accountability, and continuous delivery excellence.

Syllabus

Introduction to TFS and Agile Project Management

This module introduces learners to the core architecture, project setup, and Agile project tracking features within Team Foundation Server (TFS). It explores foundational concepts including TFS tiers, version control integration, Agile methodology support, backlog management, sprint planning, and visual tools such as Kanban boards and widgets. The module equips learners with hands-on knowledge for configuring TFS, managing team workflows, and tracking software development activities effectively within a collaborative environment.

Managing Work Items and Version Control

This module equips learners with practical skills for managing work items and implementing version control in Team Foundation Server (TFS). Learners will explore how to create and track work items aligned with Agile principles, configure version control using both Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) and Git, and design automated build and release pipelines. Emphasis is placed on organizing tasks, maintaining code integrity through integrated version control systems, and streamlining deployment workflows via build and release definitions.

Testing, Collaboration, and Final Overview

This module focuses on leveraging Team Foundation Server (TFS) for managing software quality through integrated testing workflows, collaboration features, and dashboard insights. Learners will explore test management operations including test plan creation, execution tracking, and shared step reuse. The module also covers how to connect to TFS from development environments and summarizes key TFS features, ensuring participants can confidently assess progress, collaborate across teams, and interpret project dashboards for actionable insights.