Quick Notes170 words
Reusable pipeline elements — quick notes
Reusable elements — quick notes
| Element | YAML? | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Task group | NO — classic only | Use templates instead |
Template (template:) | Yes | Composes — inserts content |
Template (extends:) | Yes | Constrains structure and accepted inputs after adoption |
| Required template check | Resource/environment check | Forces a consuming pipeline to extend a named template |
| Variables | Yes | Pipeline / stage / job scope |
| Variable group | Yes | Shared across pipelines, from the Library |
| Key Vault-linked group | Yes | Variable group linked to Azure Key Vault |
| Security fact | Detail |
|---|---|
| Secret variables in a group | Protected resources — approvals, checks, pipeline permissions apply |
| Non-secret variables | Not limited by approvals, checks or permissions |
Traps
- "Use a task group in your YAML pipeline" — not supported.
- An approval on a variable group protects the secret variables only.