Microsoft to Azure DevOps Users: 'You're Great, But GitHub's AI Glow-Up Means It's Time to Migrate Those Repos, Honey'

Microsoft is investing heavily in GitHub as its AI-native software development platform, with a focus on Copilot, a tool that assists developers with coding tasks. While Azure DevOps remains a strong option for enterprise workflows, GitHub is where the company is pouring its resources, with features like Copilot Workspace, Autofix, and graph-based repo understanding. GitHub now offers a range of AI-powered tools, including top-tier large language models and a vast ecosystem of reusable workflows. The platform is becoming the AI layer for Microsoft-based development, with Azure DevOps still excellent for boards, pipelines, and test plans, but with limited AI capabilities. Microsoft recommends a gradual migration to GitHub, starting with Copilot adoption in Azure DevOps, then moving high-value repos to GitHub, and eventually standardizing new projects on the platform. This approach allows teams to modernize without disrupting existing workflows, and can lead to faster delivery, better quality, and reduced costs.