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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!

SharePoint Framework v1.17 - What's in the 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!

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!

New SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Courses on Web Parts, Extensions, & ACEs
Learn about Andrew’s three (3) new courses on the SharePoint Framework - learn web parts, all about extensions, and Adaptive Card Extensions for $65-75!

New SPFx Chapter & Course on Adaptive Card Extensions
February is packed with SPFx updates at Voitanos around Viva Connections & Adaptive Card Extensions! This includes a new course & chapter on SPFx ACEs!

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.

Unboxing the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.16.1 release
In this article, I’ll summarize what I found while time picking apart this latest release of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx): v1.16.1.

Join me - 365EduCon Washington DC June - SPFx, React & Azure
Join me, June 12-16 in Washington DC for the 365 EduCon conference! I’m presenting a workshop & sessions on SPFx, React & Azure for developers!

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.

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.

Voitanos' Black Friday Promotion Deals are back or 2022!
The first two hours (10am-12pm EST on NOV-25) of the promotion: 45% off all courses - then 30% off all weekend.

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.

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 9: React Hooks
In this 9th episode, Andrew & Julie join the great debate of React class components or React hooks. We define what the differences are and make sure we address some listener questions submitted to our Discord channel all while sharing our unique perspectives on the question.

How to Dynamically Set SPFx Property Pane Dropdowns
Dynamically populating a dropdown selector in a SharePoint Framework (SPFx) web part property pane is a common task. In this article & the associated video, learn how easy it is to implement it in your project.

How to use React hooks with the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
Learn how to convert a default class-based React component to a functional component, and then see how to implement React hooks in the web part!

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!

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!

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 8 - Introducing Browser Native
Episode 8 of CloudDev Clarity introduces Browser Native; a new series co-hosted by Julie Turner & Bob German for developers about native browser features.

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 7 - React, Angular, & web frameworks: good, bad, and ugly!
In our 7th episode of CloudDev Clarity, we cover web frameworks & review the results of the 2021 State of JavaScript survey while offering up our opinions.

How to register SPFx field customizers with the SharePoint 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!

Unboxing the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.15.2 release
In this post, I’ll summarize what I found while time picking apart this latest release of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx): v1.15.2.

New course lessons on SharePoint Framework (SPFx) form customizers
I just updating my “Mastering the SharePoint Framework” course! Learn what’s new & updated, including lessons on list form customizers for SharePoint lists!

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 6 - Our favorite Azure resources
In episode 6 of CloudDev Clarity, Julie and Andrew share some of their favorite & most frequently used Azure resources, including why and how they use them.

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!