Question

How can I update pipelines and pull requests to reflect a renamed branch in Azure DevOps?

When a branch is renamed in Azure DevOps, pipelines and pull requests may point to the old branch name. This question addresses how to efficiently update these configurations to align with the new branch name, ensuring continuity and functionality.

Answer 1

Refresh Pipelines:

Navigate to Azure DevOps Pipelines.

• In the YAML file or pipeline settings, open the impacted pipeline, select Edit, and change the branch reference in the Trigger or Resources section.
• Verify and save the modifications.

Revise Pull Requests:

• Edit the pull request and choose the renamed branch to manually change the target branch if pull requests point to the old branch.
• If required, close and reopen pull requests.

Change the Branch Policies:

• Locate the renamed branch by going to Repos > Branches, then make sure that branch policies (such as necessary reviewers and builds) are implemented appropriately.

Update the references and CI/CD:

• Verify that the new branch name is accurately reflected in references in related tools (such as webhooks or GitHub Actions).

Alert the Team:

To bring local repositories and workflows into alignment, share the most recent branch data with your team.