Adding users and Teams
Add users
When adding users, you MUST grant only the minimum access level necessary. Use built-in security groups for easier management, avoiding broad groups unless essential.
Further reading and information
Add users or groups to a team or project - Azure DevOps | Microsoft Learn
Add additional Teams
Each project has a default team, "<Project Name> Team". You can add teams for specific areas or products, each with its own backlogs, sprints, and dashboards.
Practical tips
When creating a team, use a clear, descriptive name that reflects its focus (e.g. feature or product), Avoid generic terms like "Developers".
Examples of good practice
Phoenix Portal Team: Front-end UI and integration with back-end APIs.
Titan Mobile Team: Mobile app and integration with back-end APIs.
Atlas Immunisations API Team: Backend Immunisation APIs.
Helios Appointments Team: Immunisations appointment scheduler microservice.
Developers
Further reading and information
Configure area paths for Teams
Create a new area path for each new Azure DevOps team. This keeps backlogs, boards, and queries specific to each team while allowing access to the shared backlog.
Further reading and information
Define area paths and assign to a team - Azure Boards | Microsoft Learn