Creating a release pipeline

Create a pipeline that deploys an artifact and runs your API tests.

1. In your Azure DevOps project, go to Pipelines > Releases.
2. Click New pipeline, then click Empty job in the right panel.

   

3. A first stage is automatically created. Enter a name, Deploy to Staging for example, and close the panel.
   You will configure this stage in the next procedure.
4. Click Add an artifact and select Build as a source type.
5. Select your build pipeline and click Add.
6. Optional: Click the lightning icon and enable the continuous deployment trigger.
   With this option, a new release pipeline is created each time the build pipeline is updated. If you do not enable this option, the release pipeline will have to be started manually.