Add support for pipeline resources with sourceId in YAML parsing

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This PR adds support for specifying pipeline resources by ID instead of just by name/path in Azure Pipelines YAML, addressing a long-standing community request.

Problem

Currently, pipeline resources must be specified using the pipeline name and path:

resources:
  pipelines:
  - pipeline: my
    source: 'MyFolder\My Pipeline'

This creates fragility when pipelines are renamed or moved, breaking dependent pipeline definitions.

Solution

Added support for specifying pipeline resources by their stable ID:

resources:
  pipelines:
  - pipeline: my-pipeline-by-name
    source: 'MyFolder\My Pipeline'
  - pipeline: my-pipeline-by-id
    sourceId: 123

Implementation

Enhanced YAML Parser:

• Extended YamlConstants.cs with new constants: Pipeline, Pipelines, Source, SourceId
• Modified ConverterUtil.processes.cs to parse nested pipeline resource structure
• Added validation to ensure pipeline resources use the proper nested format
• Maintained full backward compatibility with existing resource types

Key Design Decisions:

• Pipeline resources must use nested structure under pipelines: section for clarity
• Existing flat resource structure continues to work for repo and endpoint types
• Both source and sourceId properties are supported, allowing gradual migration
• Clear error messages when invalid structures are used

Testing:

• Comprehensive test coverage for all new functionality
• Validation of round-trip YAML serialization
• Error case testing for invalid structures
• Backward compatibility verification

Backward Compatibility

100% backward compatible - all existing YAML definitions continue to work unchanged:

resources:
- repo: self
  clean: true
- endpoint: myServiceConnection

Benefits

1. Resilience: Pipeline IDs are stable even when pipelines are renamed/moved
2. Precision: Exact pipeline identification without ambiguity
3. Future-proof: Extensible design for additional pipeline properties

Fixes #5282.

Warning

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