From 57f860d5d72c6ce096a8a9ad1704c0f99d1ca0c2 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:36:05 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 1/3] Initial plan for issue From 0c1e39966bbf45ee09735eacb517d0fb93b588d8 Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:43:28 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 2/3] Add troubleshooting section for Azure DevOps pipeline "no project exists" error Co-authored-by: IEvangelist <7679720+IEvangelist@users.noreply.github.com> --- .../azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md | 62 +++++++++++++++++++ 1 file changed, 62 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md b/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md index abb81e0252..62d739e29d 100644 --- a/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md +++ b/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md @@ -119,6 +119,9 @@ The Azure Developer CLI enables you to automatically create pipelines with the c azd pipeline config --provider azdo ``` + > [!IMPORTANT] + > Before running `azd pipeline config`, ensure you have successfully run `azd init` to initialize your project. If you encounter errors like "no project exists" during pipeline execution, see the [troubleshooting section](#troubleshoot-azure-devops-pipeline-deployment) for solutions. + 1. Select the subscription to provision and deploy the app resources to. 1. Select the Azure location to use for the resources. @@ -169,6 +172,65 @@ The Azure Developer CLI enables you to automatically create pipelines with the c Congratulations! You successfully deployed a .NET Aspire project using the Azure Developer CLI and Azure Pipelines. +## Troubleshoot Azure DevOps pipeline deployment + +This section covers common issues you might encounter when deploying .NET Aspire projects using Azure DevOps pipelines. + +### "ERROR: no project exists; to create a new project, run azd init" + +**Problem**: During the provisioning step of your Azure DevOps pipeline, you encounter the error message: + +```output +ERROR: no project exists; to create a new project, run azd init +``` + +**Cause**: This error occurs because the `azd init` command generates files (`azure.yaml` and the `.azure` folder) that are typically not committed to your repository. When the pipeline runs in a clean environment, these files don't exist, causing `azd` commands to fail. + +**Solution**: There are several approaches to resolve this issue: + +#### Option 1: Run azd init in your pipeline (Recommended) + +Add an `azd init` step to your Azure DevOps pipeline before the provisioning step. You can use the `--from-code` and `--no-prompt` flags to run the command non-interactively: + +```yaml +- task: AzureCLI@2 + displayName: 'Initialize Azure Developer CLI' + inputs: + azureSubscription: '$(AZURE_SERVICE_CONNECTION)' + scriptType: 'bash' + scriptLocation: 'inlineScript' + inlineScript: | + azd init --from-code --no-prompt + azd env new $(AZURE_ENV_NAME) --location $(AZURE_LOCATION) --subscription $(AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID) +``` + +Make sure to define the following variables in your pipeline: + +- `AZURE_ENV_NAME`: Your environment name (for example, `dev` or `prod`) +- `AZURE_LOCATION`: Your Azure region (for example, `eastus2`) +- `AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID`: Your Azure subscription ID + +#### Option 2: Commit required files to your repository + +If you prefer to commit the generated files to your repository: + +1. Run `azd init` locally in your project directory. +1. Add the generated `azure.yaml` file to your repository. +1. Optionally, add the `.azure` folder to your repository if you want to preserve environment-specific settings. + +> [!NOTE] +> The `.azure` folder contains environment-specific configuration that might include sensitive information. Review the contents carefully before committing to your repository. + +#### Option 3: Use azd pipeline config with proper initialization + +Ensure that you run `azd pipeline config --provider azdo` after successfully running `azd init` locally. This command should set up the pipeline with the correct configuration that handles the initialization automatically. + +If you continue to experience issues, verify that: + +- Your project structure matches what `azd` expects for .NET Aspire projects +- You're running the commands from the correct directory (typically where your `.sln` file is located) +- Your Azure DevOps service connection has the necessary permissions for provisioning resources + :::zone-end [!INCLUDE [clean-up-resources](../../includes/clean-up-resources.md)] From e9f280877d7d30c3778209d0caab0fbc2f9b046e Mon Sep 17 00:00:00 2001 From: "copilot-swe-agent[bot]" <198982749+Copilot@users.noreply.github.com> Date: Wed, 18 Jun 2025 16:44:20 +0000 Subject: [PATCH 3/3] Enhance troubleshooting section with additional guidance for azd init prompts Co-authored-by: IEvangelist <7679720+IEvangelist@users.noreply.github.com> --- docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md | 3 +++ 1 file changed, 3 insertions(+) diff --git a/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md b/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md index 62d739e29d..41dc7c4b6d 100644 --- a/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md +++ b/docs/deployment/azure/aca-deployment-github-actions.md @@ -204,6 +204,9 @@ Add an `azd init` step to your Azure DevOps pipeline before the provisioning ste azd env new $(AZURE_ENV_NAME) --location $(AZURE_LOCATION) --subscription $(AZURE_SUBSCRIPTION_ID) ``` +> [!NOTE] +> If you encounter prompts even with `--no-prompt`, try running `azd init` and `azd env new` as separate steps, or use environment variables to provide answers to any prompts. The `--from-code` flag tells azd to use the existing code in the current directory rather than creating a new project from a template. + Make sure to define the following variables in your pipeline: - `AZURE_ENV_NAME`: Your environment name (for example, `dev` or `prod`)