The Hello World Extension is a simple demonstration of how to create custom work item form controls for Azure DevOps. This extension displays a customizable "Hello World" message along with work item information and interactive buttons.
Features
🌟 Customizable Message: Configure your own "Hello World" message through the control settings
📊 Work Item Information: Displays the current work item ID and user information
🔄 Interactive Controls: Refresh button and alert functionality
🎨 Azure DevOps Theming: Matches the native Azure DevOps look and feel
📱 Responsive Design: Works on desktop and mobile devices
🌙 Dark Mode Support: Automatically adapts to light and dark themes
Getting Started
Installation
Install the extension from the Azure DevOps Marketplace
Create an inherited process in your organization
Add the "Hello World Control" to your work item types
Configure the custom message in the control settings
Configuration
When adding the control to a work item form, you can configure:
Custom Message: Enter any message you want to display (default: "Hello World!")
Usage
Once installed and configured:
Open any work item in your project
The Hello World control will appear in the work item form
Click "Refresh" to update the information
Click "Show Alert" to display a popup message
Technical Details
Extension Type: Work Item Form Control
Target Platform: Azure DevOps Services
Required Permissions: Work item read/write access
Browser Support: All modern browsers
Support
For issues, questions, or feature requests, please contact the extension publisher.
Version History
v1.0.0: Initial release with basic Hello World functionality