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Learn how to automatically trigger actions on work item creation in Azure DevOps 2020 OnPrem using webhooks and Azure Functions.
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Streamlining Your Workflow: Triggering Actions on Work Item Creation in Azure DevOps 2020 OnPrem

In today's fast-paced development environment, automation can play a critical role in enhancing productivity and ensuring smooth operations. One common need among development teams using Azure DevOps is the ability to trigger specific actions when a work item is created. If you're using Azure DevOps 2020 OnPrem and want to automate the creation of multiple work items based on values from a newly created work item, you're in the right place!

Understanding the Problem

When you create a new Work Item (WIT) in Azure DevOps, you might want to prompt the creation of additional work items that are contingent upon certain fields in the original WIT. This could involve situations like:

Automatically generating tasks based on project specifications.

Creating linked work items for tracking purposes.

To achieve this, you can utilize webhooks in conjunction with Azure Functions. But how do you set this up? Let’s dive into the solution.

Solution Overview: Using Webhooks with Azure Functions

Using Azure Functions to handle actions triggered by webhooks is an efficient way to automate processes in Azure DevOps. Here’s how to do it step-by-step:

Step 1: Set Up Azure Functions

Create an Azure Function: Start by creating a new Azure Function in your Azure portal.

Choose the Right Trigger: For your needs, set up a trigger that works with HTTP requests since Azure DevOps will send an HTTP request when a work item is created.

Step 2: Configuring Webhooks in Azure DevOps

Navigate to Project Settings: In your Azure DevOps project, go to the settings section.

Select Service Hooks: Under the 'General' section, find 'Service hooks' and select it.

Add a Service Hook: Click on “+ Create Subscription” to create a new webhook for your project.

Configure the Event: Choose the event ‘Work item created’ as the triggering event.

Set Up the URL: Input the URL of your Azure Function here, which will be called whenever a new WIT is created.

Test the Hook: It’s a good idea to run a test to ensure everything is functioning correctly.

Step 3: Logic for Creating Additional Work Items

Inside your Azure Function, you’ll need to implement logic that will process the incoming data when a work item is created. Here’s a simplified breakdown:

Receive Data: The Azure Function should be able to receive the HTTP request from Azure DevOps along with the details of the newly created work item.

Parse Required Fields: Extract the necessary values from the incoming data that you want to base the new work items on.

Create Additional Work Items: Use the Azure DevOps REST API to programmatically create new work items based on the values extracted from the original WIT.

Benefits of This Approach

Automation: Reduces manual input and saves time.

Consistency: Ensures that related work items are always created under the same conditions.

Flexibility: You can customize the logic to fit various scenarios according to your project needs.

Conclusion

Setting up a mechanism to trigger actions on work item creation in Azure DevOps 2020 OnPrem not only simplifies processes but also enhances team efficiency. By utilizing webhooks alongside Azure Functions, you can automate the creation of multiple work items based on the values from the original WIT. This way, your team can focus more on deliverables rather than manual tracking and creation of relevant tasks.

Implement these steps in your Azure DevOps setup, and watch how automation will transform your workflow for the better!