Understanding IdentityRef in Azure DevOps API and Its Usages

Question

Hi all, I’m working with the Azure DevOps REST API and have come across the IdentityRef object in various contexts, such as pull requests, work items, commits, and pipelines. I understand that it’s a reference to a user, group, or identity, but I have a few questions:

1. What are the most common scenarios where IdentityRef is used in Azure DevOps APIs, and how does it typically relate to these operations?
2. Can IdentityRef be linked to other Azure DevOps endpoints like the Profiles API or Graph API? If yes, which properties (e.g., id, uniqueName) should I use for such queries?
3. Are there any specific endpoints where linking IdentityRef to a more detailed user or group profile would be particularly useful? For instance, in retrieving group memberships, managing user assignments, or auditing activity?

Any examples, best practices, or insights into how you’ve used IdentityRef in your implementations would be greatly appreciated!

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