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Blog: Microsoft Graph Webhooks - What, Why, How & Best Practices
Learn about a feature that’s been in Microsoft Graph for a very long time. But it’s always surprising to me how many people aren’t aware of it.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft 365 Developer Spring 2024 Wish List
It’s been a few years since I published my last SPFx wish list - this time I want to expand it to all Microsoft 365 development topics!- Published on
Blog: SharePoint Framework and Sharepoint Server SE 24H1
The SharePoint Server SE feature update 23H4 is out, but this time it doesn’t include any changes to SPFx.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft 365 Apps: Use SharePoint Framework or MS Teams?
Developers can use the SharePoint Framework or Microsoft Teams apps for a new Microsoft 365 application. Compare the pros and cons of in this article.- Published on
Blog: New Course Lessons on React Hooks + Fluent UI React for SPFx
Learn about the exciting updates to my Mastering the SharePoint Framework course - new lessons on React Hooks and using Fluent UI React in SPFx solutions!- Published on
Blog: Webinar - Deliver More to your Org with Custom Teams Apps
Join me for an upcoming webinar and learn about the different extensibility points in Microsoft Teams that developers can use to build robust solutions!- Published on
Blog: Join me at the Microsoft 365 Community Conf for Teams AppDev
Join me, May 2024, in Orlando, Florida for the Microsoft 365 Community Conference to learn Microsoft Teams app dev in my workshop and breakout session!- Published on
Blog: Migrate SharePoint Add-ins to SharePoint Framework - FAQ
Customers are starting to ask about migrating SharePoint Add-ins after Microsoft announced retirement plans. In this article, I answer some common questions.- Published on
Blog: Zero to Hero: Complete Tutorial on Building SharePoint Embedded Apps
Build document-centric apps in this step-by-step tutorial with SharePoint Embedded. Leverage SharePoint’s document libraries & more Microsoft 365 capabilities!- Published on
Blog: SharePoint Embedded - overview and example scenarios
SharePoint Embedded, a new service from Microsoft 365, enables the creation of document centric apps with a custom UX but using SharePoint for document storage.- Published on
Blog: What's to Love About Adaptive Cards for Microsoft Teams and Viva
It is essential to understand what Adaptive Cards are & get a brief introduction to Adaptive Cards and how to create them for your applications.- Published on
Blog: SharePoint Add-in model retirement + other services unpacked
This is the definitive guide to the Microsoft 365 retirements announced in 2023: SharePoint Add-in model, SharePoint 2013 workflows, and Azure ACS.- Published on
Blog: Should your next Microsoft 365 app be a SPFx web part, SPA, or Teams app?
Explore the process of choosing the right Microsoft 365 app. This is the decision tree I consider for SPFx web parts, SPAs, and Teams Apps.- Published on
Blog: SharePoint Framework v1.18 - What's in the Latest Update of SPFx
Learn what I found while picking apart the latest SharePoint Framework (SPFx) release, v1.18. Two big upgrades & one huge change for ACES!- Published on
Blog: Newsletter Reboot: The Full Stack Dev's Microsoft 365 Playbook
Subscribe to the newsletter & join 8,000+ fellow full stack developers for insights, guidance and keep up with the latest news on Microsoft 365 & Azure!- Published on
Blog: Crack the Code: Testing Solutions for Microsoft 365 Projects
Learn why Microsoft 365 devs avoid automated testing from a survey. Learn how I approach testing for Microsoft Teams, SharePoint Framework, & M365 projects.- Published on
Blog: Why React Hooks: Enhancing Code Performance and Readability
Discover what React Hooks are, why developers choose them over class components, and learn how to convert your SPFx projects to React Hooks in this article.- Published on
Blog: Real World Example: Build Web Apps - not M365 or Teams Apps
Build web apps for Microsoft 365 instead of relying on native apps. Gain flexibility and access to latest tools. Learn from real world examples in this article.- Published on
Blog: Build Web Apps - not Microsoft 365, Teams, or SPFx Apps
Don’t get tunnel vision: Expand beyond Microsoft Teams and SharePoint apps. Prioritize web apps for a more versatile Microsoft 365 development approach.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft 365 Developer News from Microsoft Build 2023
Learn what’s new for Microsoft 365 developers from the Build 2023 announcements 👉 Microsoft 365 Copilot plugins, a Teams AI Library, and more!- Published on
Blog: Start Learning Microsoft 365 App Development - Free Guides
Get started learning Microsoft 365 app development on the 5 most important workloads with my free guides! Over 5 hours of content & free resources!- Published on
Blog: SharePoint Framework v1.17 - Whats in Latest Update of SPFx
Learn what I found while picking apart the latest SharePoint Framework (SPFx) release, v1.17. 40% more than what Microsoft shared in the official release notes!- Published on
Blog: SharePoint Framework Updated in SharePoint Server Subscription Edition
For the first time in 7 years, Microsoft has updated the installed version of the SharePoint Framework in an on-premises SharePoint Server deployment!- Published on
Blog: New SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Courses on Web Parts, Extensions, & ACEs
Learn about my three (3) new courses on the SharePoint Framework - learn web parts, all about extensions, and Adaptive Card Extensions for $65-75!- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Retired the MS-600 Exam & Teams Developer Cert! 😱
Microsoft is retiring the MS-600 exam & Teams Developer Certification on March 31. In this article I’ll share the backstory & plans for my exam prep course.- Published on
Blog: MS-600 Exam Prep course - new chapter added on custom apps
In this article, learn about the new chapter I just added to my course, MS-600 Exam Prep | Building apps with Microsoft 365 Core Services.- Published on
Blog: MS-600 Exam Prep course - November 2022 refresh almost complete!
In this article, learn about the latest November 2022 refresh to my course, MS-600 Exam Prep | Building apps with Microsoft 365 Core Services, and the recently refreshed chapters.- Published on
Blog: MS-600 Exam Prep course - November 2022 update & price changes
In this article, learn about the November 2022 updates to my course, MS-600 Exam Prep | Building apps with Microsoft 365 Core Services, and the new course subscription plan.- Published on
Blog: MS-600 Exam - HUGE Changes in the August 2022 Update!
Nearly 2 years after the initial release of the MS-600 exam Microsoft released a major update on August 4, 2022, one packed with a ton of changes!- Published on
Blog: Register SPFx list form customizers with the SharePoint REST API
In this video, learn how to register SPFx list form customizers with SharePoint’s API. See how you can do this our utility web part you can use in your sites!- Published on
Blog: How To Register SPFx Field Customizers With SharePoint's REST API
Learn how to register SPFx field customizers with SharePoint’s REST API. See how you can do this our utility web part you can use in your sites!- Published on
Blog: Mastering the SharePoint Framework - August 2022 Refresh
In this post, learn about some recent updates on my flagship course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework including a completely re-recorded chapter on web parts!- Published on
Blog: New show by Julie Turner & Andrew Connell: CloudDev Clarity
Today I’m excited to share a new regular show: CloudDev Clarity. In this show, Julie Turner & Andrew Connell discuss topics for Microsoft 365 & Azure developers.- Published on
Blog: SharePoint Online Modern App Catalog - April 2022
Microsoft introduced the tenant app catalog many years ago way for users to install, deploy, and acquire apps within their SharePoint Online environment. Unfortunately, it’s become quite dated and not kept up with the needs and demands of the product… until now! In this post, I’ll take a look at what Microsoft is rolling out to your SharePoint Online tenants with a new modern experience, a better story for acquiring, requesting, and approving apps from the app store and more. In fact, we’re getting an idea of what’s coming in the future.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - 447 | Office in Microsoft Teams, Microsoft 365 Pitches Legacy G-Suite Customers, and More Cloud News
In this episode, AC and CJ cover some recent updates and releases in the Microsoft 365 world, get cheeky with Microsoft 365’s offer to customers that will lose their G Suite legacy free edition, more news!- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - 446 | Microsoft Tries to Make Nice With FTC and Microsoft Teams Saving the Environment
Microsoft to avoid the wrath of the FTC, Microsoft Teams tries keep your laptop from exploding, and we discuss some .NET development with Microsoft Graph.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - 445 | Is 2022 the Year of Gaming Consolidation or the Metaverse Burn Pit
Is 2022 the year of gaming acquisitions after we’ve seen over $80 billion spent in the first 5 weeks? Or will it be the metaverse burn pit after Meta has already blown through $10 billion & Microsoft cans Hololens creating turmoil in the halls of Redmond? Tune into episode 445 and hear what AC & CJ have to say!- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Learning: Create interactive meeting apps for Microsoft Teams
Microsoft just published a self-paced module I’ve been working on the last few weeks to: learn how to create meeting apps for Microsoft Teams!- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - 444 | Microsoft's Astronomical Growth, Mainframes in the Cloud & Some News
This week Microsoft dropped the news of its biggest acquisition to date and AC and CJ dive in to dissect it from their points of view.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - Episode 443 | Microsoft's Blockbuster Blizzard Acquisition & Updates to Azure Kubernetes Service
This week Microsoft dropped the news of its biggest acquisition to date and AC and CJ dive in to dissect it from their points of view.- Published on
Blog: How to set up SPFx development environments for multiple SharePoint Server deployments
In this post, learn how to set up a development development environment to create SPFx projects for all SharePoint deployments.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - Episode 442 | New Azure Features, TLS Changes & SDKs for Developers
Tune in to episode 442 and hear Andrew Connell & Chris Johnson cover the latest news related to Microsoft Azure products & services, Microsoft Teams, and what’s new from Microsoft 365!- Published on
Blog: Definitive guide for developers: SharePoint Framework for SharePoint Server 2016
These days, all of Microsoft’s updates about the SPFx, or community content have one thing in common: they ignore SharePoint Server 2016. Not this post!- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - Episode 441 - Looking forward to 2022
I co-host a podcast, the Microsoft Cloud Show , with my good friend Chris Johnson . 2022 has to be better than 2021 right? Surely! This week AC and CJ look forward and discuss their hopes, dreams, wishes, and goals for 2022 and what they would like to see happen in tech, and more. This episode first appeared on the Microsoft Cloud Show: Episode 441 - Looking forward to 2022 It's time for our @andrewconnell & @c_j_ohnson annual Looking Forward to 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣2️⃣ episode!- Published on
Blog: Definitive guide for developers: SharePoint Framework for SharePoint Server SE
These days, all of Microsoft’s updates about the SPFx, or community content have one thing in common: they ignore SharePoint Server SE. Not this post!- Published on
Blog: Definitive guide for developers: SharePoint Framework for SharePoint Server 2019
These days, all of Microsoft’s updates about the SPFx, or community content have one thing in common: they ignore SharePoint Server 2019. Not this post!- Published on
Blog: What's new with the MS-600 exam for the Microsoft 365 Dev Cert | January 2022
In this webinar, I’ll cover what’s new with the MS-600 exam today, and look forward to some changes we can expect Microsoft to make to the exam in the coming months. This is free webinar is ideal if you’re a Microsoft developer who’s interested in taking the MS-600 exam to become a certified Microsoft 365 Developer Associate ! Microsoft released a new certification in November 2020 for Microsoft 365 developers. The Microsoft 365 Certified: Teams Application Developer Associate certification measures developers across five (5) primary workloads in Microsoft 365.- Published on
Blog: Microsoft Cloud Show - Episode 440 - Reflecting on 2021
I co-host a podcast, the Microsoft Cloud Show , with my good friend Chris Johnson . In this episode, AC & CJ look back at 2021. We also look at AC & CJ’s wishes & goals for 2020 and see how they ended up on the year. This episode first appeared on the Microsoft Cloud Show: Episode 440 - Reflecting on 2021 It's time to get reflective! In episode 4️⃣4️⃣0️⃣ of 2️⃣0️⃣2️⃣1️⃣ (our last episode of the year), @andrewconnell & @c_f_johnson look back at the biggest news & themes from this past year.- Published on
Blog: What's new with the MS-600 exam for the Microsoft 365 Dev Cert | December 2021
Photo by Nathan Lemon on Unsplash In this post, I want to update you on some of the changes Microsoft has recently made related to the exam & offer guidance if you’re planning to take the exam soon. I’ll also answer a few common questions that keep coming up. We’re also looking at some more significant changes coming in 2022! While it’s too early to know exactly what will change, I’ve got a pretty good idea on the direction they’re going.