Agile Workflows with TFS: Track, Control & QA Projects

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Agile Workflows with TFS: Track, Control & QA Projects

This course is part of Agile Tools & PMI-ACP Exam Prep: Plan, Execute and Lead Specialization

Instructor: EDUCBA

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3 modules

Gain insight into a topic and learn the fundamentals.

Intermediate level

Recommended experience

8 hours to complete

Flexible schedule

Learn at your own pace

What you'll learn

Apply Agile project management practices in TFS by organizing backlogs, planning sprints, and managing team workflows.
Implement version control using TFVC and Git, and design automated build and release pipelines in TFS.
Execute manual test plans, track test results, and reuse shared test steps to support quality assurance.
Analyze project dashboards and summaries to monitor progress and improve team collaboration using TFS.

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Taught in English

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There are 3 modules in this course

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.

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.

What's included

12 videos4 assignments

12 videosTotal 89 minutes

Introduction to TFS9 minutes
Application Tier7 minutes
Team Foundation Server8 minutes
Adding Backlog Items8 minutes
TFS Test Project Team Sprint7 minutes
Features and Epic7 minutes
Adding Tag7 minutes
Slow Response on Welcome Page7 minutes
Add TFS Test Solution6 minutes
Add Widgets10 minutes
TFS Agile Kanban6 minutes
TFS Agile Kanban Continues8 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - Introduction to TFS and Agile Project Management30 minutes
Getting Started with TFS10 minutes
Agile Backlog and Team Setup10 minutes
Agile Boards and Test Solutions10 minutes

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.

What's included

8 videos4 assignments

8 videosTotal 65 minutes

Creating New Item9 minutes
TFS Agile Summary4 minutes
TFS Version Control with Visual Studio11 minutes
TFS Version Control with GIT5 minutes
TFS Build Management7 minutes
TFS Build Management Continues6 minutes
TFS Release Management12 minutes
TFS Console Overview11 minutes

4 assignmentsTotal 60 minutes

Graded - Managing Work Items and Version Control30 minutes
Work Item Management10 minutes
Version Control Systems10 minutes
Build and Release Pipelines10 minutes

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.

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