
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.
SharePoint Framework (SPFx) courses for full-stack developers
Voitanos started in 2017 when founder Andrew Connell launched our flagship course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework that consists of 239 lessons spanning 41+ hours of instruction.
But maybe you just need to learn how to create web parts, extensions, Adaptive Card Extensions, or another SPFx related topic? We also offer smaller & more affordable self-paced on-demand video courses on specific topics, & free email courses!
SharePoint Framework courses →
Microsoft Teams App Dev Accelerator for full-stack developers
Getting up to speed developing apps for Microsoft Teams is no simple task. The documentation, guidance, samples... it's all over the place 😣! That's why we created a multi-week accelerator program.
In just 15-25% of your week, learn along site Microsoft MVP Andrew Connell and a small group of peers through live instruction, demos, office hours, and asynchronous coaching, you'll be the irreplaceable Microsoft Teams app dev expert delivering more to your customers!
Microsoft Teams App Dev Accelerator →
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While we're exclusively focused on creating educational articles, videos, as well as courses for web & cloud developers, we recognize the importance of low-code & no-code solutions.
That's why we've partnered with Laura Rogers & IWMentor to bring you the best Power Platform courses on Power Apps & Power Automate & courses for end users on SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, & Microsoft 365.
Power Platform low/no-code courses →
Microsoft 365 Search for IT Pros & stakeholders courses
Organizations who've adopted Microsoft 365 know that Microsoft 365 Search is a huge topic to tackle. While you can click a few buttons & call it a day, modern collaborative experiences need a focused approach to build search-based solutions.
We hear the requests for guidance on search for their Microsoft 365 deployments. That's why we've partnered with Agnes Molnar & Search Explained to bring you the best content in this area!
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CloudDev Clarity
This show is where Andrew Connell & Julie Turner discuss, debate, and even disagree on topics specific to developers who are primarily working in the Microsoft cloud space. That includes Microsoft Azure and Microsoft 365, but it's not limited to those areas! They'll also cover topics related to these areas, like testing tools, development tools, practices, and anything else.
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
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
Curious about sharing code in SharePoint Framework projects? Explore the advantages of NPM packages over SPFx library components!
Tuesday, October 17, 2023
Your trusted source for full stack developers on Microsoft 365 by Andrew Connell.
Welcome to Voitanos! You're here before you want to learn about Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Azure development. I'm here to get you there.
I help full-stack developers efficiently learn how to build Microsoft 365 apps through collaborative pragmatic mentoring.
I'm a web & cloud developer at my core, recognized by Microsoft every year since 2005 as a Microsoft MVP for Microsoft 365 Development, and strive to deliver the best educational content on Microsoft 365 & Microsoft Azure development related topics to developers just like you.
Voitanos initially launched in 2017 with my flagship course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework by Andrew Connell, which quickly into the industry-leading online course to learn the SharePoint Framework (SPFx).
But maybe you just need to learn how to create web parts, extensions, Adaptive Card Extensions, or another SPFx related topic? We also offer smaller & more affordable self-paced on-demand video courses on specific topics, as well as free email courses!
Getting up to speed developing apps for Microsoft Teams is no simple task. The documentation, guidance, samples... it's all over the place 😣! That's why we created a multi-week accelerator program.
In just 15-25% of your week, learn along site Microsoft MVP Andrew Connell and a small group of peers through live instruction, demos, office hours, and asynchronous coaching, you'll be the irreplaceable Microsoft Teams app dev expert delivering more to your customers!
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.
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.
Curious about sharing code in SharePoint Framework projects? Explore the advantages of NPM packages over SPFx library components!
Microsoft MVP
Hi, I'm Andrew! Welcome to Voitanos!
I help full-stack developers efficiently learn how to build Microsoft 365 apps through collaborative pragmatic mentoring.
In 2017 I began work on Voitanos' first course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework. After launch, it quickly became the leading resource for developers learning the SharePoint Framework. Why? Unlike other courses, I'm constantly updating the course reflecting the latest changes to SharePoint in Microsoft 365.
After teaching in-person courses and workshops as well as speaking at numerous conferences all over the world, I now focus on bringing you online courses. In today's ever changing world, courses need to change and adapt to their environment. That's why you can trust Voitanos: my courses are frequently updated so you can rely on them for the latest and best guidance not just from Microsoft, but from lessons learned by the community.
Again, welcome to Voitanos! I look forward to teaching you!
I am beyond thrilled and deeply grateful for the opportunity to have been part of the inaugural cohort of the App Dev Accelerator. This program surpassed all my expectations, offering a wealth of in-depth knowledge that, despite its complexity, was presented in a remarkably digestible and well-paced format over eight weeks.
The unanimous praise from my fellow classmates is a testament to the course’s exceptional value. Andrew, our instructor, was particularly remarkable in his dedication to ensuring no one was left behind. His commitment to our understanding and mastery of each topic before moving forward was truly commendable. This experience has been transformative for me, both personally and professionally.
My newfound confidence and skills, honed in this program, have led me to enroll in the Microsoft ISV program before we had even finished. I am now eagerly applying everything I’ve learned as I embark on this exciting journey. I am already in the process of submitting my first few apps to the app store, a step I might not have had the courage to take without the solid foundation and confidence gained from this course. I eagerly anticipate seeing my apps live before the year’s end, marking the start of a thrilling new chapter in my professional journey.
YES! I passed this exam with near-to 900 score! I loved how extensively and concisely you described what I need to study for which workload. I was impressed how up-to date the course is. I felt optimally prepared for the exam, although I am relatively new to development. Getting detailed info on learning objectives first hand by an expert while I could just study whenever it fit into my life was essential to me. I want to emphasize that I absolutely LOVED how you explained SharePoint, and I’m pretty proud that I got 100% of the SPFx questions correctly. Your course was an invaluable source of knowledge, go to reference for me, and really guided me from just guessworking to actually knowing what to do.
Today is a great day for me because I finally get to retire. But I just wanted to send a word of thanks for all you have given to the SharePoint community. I’ve been doing SharePoint consulting since 2004 and you have always been a great resource for me. I’ve seen you at the conferences, met you at the parties, read your books and followed your blogs. As SharePoint has changed through the years, you were always a go to source with good insight and code examples. So just wanted to say thanks on my way out.
I chose to participate in Andrew’s new Microsoft Teams App Dev Accelerator class and was not disappointed. The content of the course is thorough, comprehensive, and as up-to-date as it can be in the dynamic and rapidly-changing environment that is MS-Teams app development. Andrew’s teaching style is engaging and he is very good at breaking down complex technical details to make them more understandable. Additionally his deep well of experience and familiarity in the industry, as both insider and outsider, meant that I could trust his opinion when questions arose that were not always strictly technical. Being able to press him on developer-related issues has been invaluable to me, perhaps even more so than the outstanding technical content that was presented. Meeting with Andrew and my exceptionally sharp, curious and talented classmates on a regular basis was a very positive professional experience. I would recommend this course for anyone interested in building web applications capable of running within (and taking advantage of) the MS-Teams environment.
Far beyond the value of the actual course content that comes as part of the SPFx Ultimate Bundle (which is a lot), the access to the mastermind group that is just for Ultimate Bundle students and the community around that group make the Ultimate Bundle worth every single penny. The amount of time other students and Andrew Connell have saved me by being able to answer every question I throw at them is invaluable! There really is no other option I would recommend to anyone for SPFx training.
The Office Hours session was awesome. Thanks, for the course on Mastering the SharePoint Framework. I have 10 years of experience in SharePoint development. Most of my experience is towards server-side code. Your course narrows down the learning path in new SPFx development. Thanks again for enlightening me in SPFx development. Cheers!
Voitanos’ ‘Latest News in the SharePoint Dev Space’ newsletter is the easiest way to stay on top of the latest announcements. Tracking both updates to the official documentation as well as community contributions, with the Voitanos’ newsletter you get the latest guidance and tips on SharePoint development directly into your mailbox. I would highly recommend Voitanos’ newsletter to all SharePoint developers.
Thanks to the team at Voitanos, I aced the MS-600 exam. What I appreciate about Voitanos course material is their focus on exactly what you need to know, what you don’t need to know, and the material is frequently updated to keep content fresh and relevant. Andrew is a great course author and instructor. I’m looking forward to what he and his team produce next!