To improve developer productivity, what should be included as part of the solution?

Including Azure DevOps as part of the solution significantly enhances developer productivity by providing a comprehensive suite of tools designed specifically for software development and project management. Azure DevOps offers features such as version control with Git, continuous integration and delivery (CI/CD) pipelines, work item tracking, and collaborative tools that streamline development processes. This integration of services allows teams to automate repetitive tasks, enhance collaboration across different roles, and maintain a high level of code quality through built-in testing and deployment tools.

While Azure Test Plans focus specifically on testing strategies and quality assurance, they are just a component of the broader development lifecycle. Similarly, Azure Resource Groups are used primarily for managing and organizing Azure resources rather than improving developer workflow, and Azure Blueprints serve to define and manage compliance and governance of Azure environments. While these services contribute to overall system management and specific aspects of development, Azure DevOps encapsulates the primary tools and methodologies to directly boost developer productivity.