Foundations of Package Management and Azure Artifacts

Managing software dependencies can quickly become chaotic without a structured approach. Understanding how packages are created, versioned, and shared is essential for modern software development and reliable deployment pipelines. This text-based course guides you from the absolute basics of package management to hosting your own private feeds. You will gain the confidence to manage dependencies securely and efficiently using Azure Artifacts. What you'll learn: - Understand core package management concepts, including registries, feeds, and upstream sources. - Master semantic versioning to manage dependency updates and avoid breaking changes. - Configure public and private package feeds to share code securely across teams. - Consume and publish packages using popular package managers and Azure Artifacts. - Implement dependency lockfiles and security scanning to protect your software supply chain. You will start with fundamental definitions and package architecture before exploring configuration, publishing workflows, and security best practices. This course is designed for beginner developers, DevOps enthusiasts, and system administrators looking to build a solid foundation in dependency management. No prior package publishing experience is required. Start reading today to streamline your development workflow and secure your software supply chain.