What You Need to Know - Microsoft 365 Developer Program Changes in 2024
Understand the recent changes in the Microsoft 365 Developer Program, why they were made, and when you can get a free M365 developer/sandbox tenants again.
Monday, May 20, 2024
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SharePoint Framework Domain Isolated Web Part Retirement
Microsoft is at it again… building off all the retirement notices in 2023, Microsoft is as it again killing off a SharePoint Framework (SPFx) feature.
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.
Tuesday, April 16, 2024
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!
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.
Friday, March 29, 2024
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.
Tuesday, March 5, 2024
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!
Monday, March 4, 2024
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!
Tuesday, February 27, 2024
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!
Monday, February 5, 2024
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.
Monday, February 5, 2024
New Payment Options, Payment Plans & Expanded Office Hours
Discover new payment options (Apple Pay, Google Pay, and payment plans) and expanded access to Andrew’s monthly office hours for Microsoft 365 developers.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
SharePoint Embedded - Answers to Frequently Asked Questions
In this article, I answer some of the frequently asked questions I’ve received about a new service from Microsoft 365 - SharePoint Embedded.
Tuesday, January 23, 2024
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!
Saturday, December 30, 2023
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.
Tuesday, December 26, 2023
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.
Thursday, December 14, 2023
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.
Tuesday, December 12, 2023
Cost Conundrum: Teams Apps Can Outweigh Power Apps in Long-Term Value
Instead of assuming that Power Apps is the only way to build apps for Microsoft 365, it is worth considering the option of creating a Microsoft Teams app.
Tuesday, November 28, 2023
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.
Monday, October 30, 2023
Sharing Code in SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Projects: npm vs. Library Components
Curious about sharing code in SharePoint Framework projects? Explore the advantages of npm packages over SPFx library components!
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
SPFx Devs: Beware of the SharePoint SE 23H2 Feature Update
Learn the implications of the SharePoint Server SE 23H2 feature update for SPFx projects. A downgraded SPFx & bad guidance on customizing projects.
Monday, October 2, 2023
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!
Saturday, September 16, 2023
Newsletter Reboot: The Full Stack Dev's Microsoft 365 Playbook
Subscribe to the newsletter & join 9,500+ fellow full stack developers for insights, guidance and keep up with the latest news on Microsoft 365 & Azure!
Monday, September 4, 2023
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.
Tuesday, August 22, 2023
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.
Tuesday, July 25, 2023