Andrew Connell's Insights & Perspectives on Tech Training
Sharing some of my experiences and insights into technical training in a recent interview with Office 365 Developer Podcast co-hosts.
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 courses for for full-stack developers
Microsoft Teams has taken over communication and collaboration and is turning into the cornerstone of custom apps built on the Microsoft 365 platform.
Learn with Andrew Connell in his multi-week accelerator program or start with his free email course, the Microsoft Teams AppDev OnRamp and learn what's involved in Teams app development.
Microsoft Teams App Dev courses →
Low/No-Code for Power Apps & Power Automate courses
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!
Microsoft 365 search courses →
Articles
Here you'll find articles & other useful resources.
Videos (YouTube channel)
Learn about the SharePoint Framework, Microsoft 365, Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Azure, & other web development topics on our YouTube channel.
Newsletter: Full Stack Dev's Microsoft 365 Playbook
Subscribe to the The Full Stack Dev's Microsoft 365 Playbook by Andrew Connell, a bi-weekly newsletter for full stack developers who focus on Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, the SharePoint Framework, Microsoft Teams, and related topics.
Webinars
Here you'll find future & past webinars from Voitanos. All previously recorded webinars are available for viewing on demand.
Podcast: Full Stack Dev's Microsoft 365 Playbook
The Full Stack Dev's Microsoft 365 Playbook with Andrew Connell helps you be the best Microsoft 365 & Azure full stack developer. This podcast includes exclusive podcast episodes as well as the audio from videos published in our YouTube channel and articles published on our site, delivered straight to your favorite podcasting app!
Show: 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.
While not officially supported, it appears developers can use TypeScript v5.3 in SharePoint Framework projects v1.19 and v1.20. Learn how in this article!
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Learn what I found while picking apart the latest SharePoint Framework (SPFx) release, v1.20. There’s not much in this release, but enough worth covering.
Tuesday, October 1, 2024
Join me for this free webinar to learn the recommended way to customize SharePoint and how to get started creating your first SPFx project in just minutes!
Tuesday, September 17, 2024
Here you'll find articles & other useful resources. Enjoy!
Sharing some of my experiences and insights into technical training in a recent interview with Office 365 Developer Podcast co-hosts.
Reflections on a Career Journey Teaching SharePoint and Creating Training Content - Author shares their experiences and accomplishments.
Speed up your JavaScript testing in VSCode with Wallaby.js. Wallaby.js automatically runs your tests and see the results without leaving your code files!
In this article, learn how you can debug Node.js projects, written in TypeScript, using VS Code’s native capabilities.
In this post, I explain how I set up my Node.js projects, written in TypeScript. I’ll share how I build to different folders.
I’m presenting at SPTechCon in Boston, demonstrating how to build an Office Add-in for Outlook with Angular 2, using a hands-on approach.
The post explains the fundamentals of Docker and containerization technology, providing an overview from a different perspective
Listen to my interview on the Adventures in Angular podcast, where I discuss using Angular within Office Add-ins and the Office UI Fabric.
Gulp is a task runner that uses JavaScript to glue plugins and create tasks. Unlike MSBuild, it favors code over configuration.
OfficeUIFabric.com, an open-source project for Office UI Fabric samples, is now at v1.0.0 with full release coverage. Pascal Berger contributed typo fixes.
Discover my request for Angular directives for Office UI Fabric and the similarities I’ve observed with other design languages’ directives.
Advancing Office UI Fabric integration with Angular through community-driven projects, providing demos and references akin to Bootstrap’s ease of use.
My post about SharePoint not being a Platform, instead it’s a service SharePoint is a Service sparked discussion. In this post is a rebuttal to feedback.
As a developer of Office 365 & SharePoint app, I stress the importance of having a design language. Learn why it is crucial for your Add-ins & web apps.
Office Add-in development is made easy with Visual Studio, but limited to Windows users. Developers can create add-ins and deploy them easily.
As a SharePoint developer for 12 years, I share my thoughts on the current state of SharePoint development, anticipating diverse reactions.
Everyone in tech wants to be a platform, but the appeal is not new. The idea of being a development platform has been around for a while.
At Microsoft Build and Ignite, a Node.js web app demo integrated TypeScript, AzureAD, ADAL, & Office 365 APIs to run on any platform.
The Angular 2.0 announcement in 2014 caused concern about app rewrites. Poor communication was blamed, but a later conference cleared it up.
I explore the benefits of using Breeze with SharePoint. Simplify your code when working with REST API & learn how to maximize your results.
In this article, I’ll share my updated process for creating self-signed certificates on MacOS and Chrome, along with some helpful tips.
Explore the Client Credentials Grant Flow for Microsoft Entra ID - perfect for service apps with no user interaction.
Microsoft introduced ADAL JS, a library supporting OAuth2 implicit flow, allowing client-side solutions to leverage Microsoft Entra ID for authentication.
As an app developer, I share my interest in Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD) & OpenID Connect for app auth. Join my Pluralsight course to learn more.