TFS 2013 Developer Fundamentals

PT0167
Training Summary
This two day course is designed to get your team working efficiently with Visual Studio 2013 as quickly as possible. The course focuses primarily on providing the skills and knowledge to use the features provided by Team Foundation Server 2013 including Work Item Tracking and Version Control. The course introduces the various components that make up Microsoft Visual Studio 2013 and the benefits of an integrated Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) suite. You will learn how to create and configure a Team Project and manage work efficiently using linked Work Items and customized queries. The second major focus of the course examines how to use the version control system to check-in/check-out, branch, merge, shelve and much more. We cover workspaces and explain when to choose local and when to choose server workspaces. This course looks at some of the code quality features in Visual Studio 2013 including the Visual Studio Test Explorer and the Code Review features. This course includes hands-on labs to reinforce practical skills and ensure you're ready to use the tools on your return to your workplace.
Prerequisites
Attendees should be familiar with Visual Studio and the basic use of Team Foundation Server.
Duration
2 Days/Lecture & Lab
Audience
This event is designed primarily for team members with current Visual Studio development skills.
Course Topics
  • Creating and configuring Team Projects
  • Managing and tracking work using Work Items
  • Effective use of TFS Version Control
  • Branching and Merging
  • Unit Testing and Code Quality Tools
  • Code Reviews
  • Team Collaboration using Team Rooms
  • Build automation using Team Build
  • Putting the Project Portal to best use
  • A quick look at TFS reports

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