Overview

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Learn how to apply Agile workflows and manage software development projects using Team Foundation Server (TFS) in this hands-on course. You'll explore how TFS supports Agile project management by organizing backlogs, planning sprints, managing work items, and visualizing progress with Kanban boards and dashboards. Through practical exercises, you'll learn to configure Team Foundation Version Control (TFVC) and Git, create and manage work items, and design automated build and release pipelines to support efficient development processes. The course also covers test management, including creating test plans, executing and tracking manual tests, reusing shared steps, and monitoring project quality through TFS reporting features. You'll also learn how to connect development environments with TFS to improve collaboration across teams. Designed for software developers, testers, project managers, Scrum team members, and other software professionals, this course provides a structured approach to using TFS throughout the software development lifecycle. By the end of the course, you'll be able to manage Agile workflows, maintain version control, execute testing activities, monitor project progress, and support collaborative software delivery using Team Foundation Server.

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.