New in Azure DevOps for Octopus Deploy v6

Version 6 of the Octopus Azure DevOps plugin introduces significant updates that enhance deployment automation and streamline processes by eliminating the need for the Octopus CLI and .NET Framework, replacing them with direct API interactions through TypeScript. This update supports NodeJS, reducing compatibility issues related to deprecated .NET versions. The plugin now requires Octopus Server 2022.3+ due to its reliance on the Executions API, which simplifies deployment tasks by offering explicit fields for supported settings. A new Go-based CLI has been introduced, and while the older C# CLI remains in use until mid-2023, the Go CLI supports more advanced features and integrates scripting concepts. The plugin separates tenanted and standard deployments, and introduces outputs for step chaining, which enhances task automation. The update also addresses naming inconsistencies and transitions package metadata to build information, with deprecated fields retained for continuity. The release aims to enhance user experience and efficiency, particularly for YAML pipelines, by providing a more robust and user-friendly deployment management system.