Azure DevOps is a comprehensive set of development tools and services provided by Microsoft to help software development teams plan, develop, test, and deploy applications. It offers a centralized platform for managing the entire software development lifecycle, including version control, continuous integration/continuous delivery (CI/CD), project management, and collaboration.

Azure DevOps includes the following core components:

1. Azure Boards: A tool for agile project management that allows teams to plan, track, and discuss work items, such as user stories, tasks, bugs, and features. It supports Scrum, Kanban, and custom processes.
2. Azure Repos: A version control system that provides Git repositories for code hosting. Teams can manage and collaborate on their source code, and it supports pull requests for code review and collaboration.
3. Azure Pipelines: A powerful CI/CD system that enables you to build, test, and deploy applications automatically and continuously to various platforms and environments. It supports multiple programming languages and platforms, including cloud-based solutions like Azure, AWS, and GCP.
4. Azure Test Plans: A testing framework that allows you to plan, track, and manage your test cases and test suites. You can also perform manual and automated testing with integrations to various testing tools.
5. Azure Artifacts: A package management system that allows you to create, host, and share packages such as NuGet, npm, and Maven packages. It facilitates the efficient management of dependencies within your projects.

Azure DevOps provides integration with various third-party tools, supports multiple programming languages, and can be used for projects of any size, from small startups to large enterprise applications. It can be utilized in combination with Microsoft’s cloud computing platform, Azure, to create a seamless development and deployment experience.