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HowTo: Angular Elements in SharePoint Framework Projects - Two Projects

HowTo: Angular Elements in SharePoint Framework Projects - Two Projects

In my last post, I talked about using Angular Elements in SharePoint Framework projects. That post showed how to do this using a single SharePoint Framework Project. In this post, I show you a much better option that uses two projects.

September 5, 2018

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HowTo: Angular Elements in SharePoint Framework Projects - One Big Project

HowTo: Angular Elements in SharePoint Framework Projects - One Big Project

In my last post, I talked about using Angular Elements in SharePoint Framework projects. When doing this, you have two options on how you will implement this and in this post, I will talk about doing it in one big project that includes everything. In tomorrow’s post, I’ll show you a much …

September 5, 2018

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Mastering the SharePoint Framework - Course Update July 2018 (Sprint-10 complete)

Mastering the SharePoint Framework - Course Update July 2018 (Sprint-10 complete)

In this post, learn what’s new with our flagship course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework, in Sprint 10, and what’s coming in Sprint 11!

July 6, 2018

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npm, Yarn and PNPM: Which Package Manager Should You Use for SharePoint Framework Projects?

npm, Yarn and PNPM: Which Package Manager Should You Use for SharePoint Framework Projects?

In the past, I’ve written how I prefer Yarn over npm not just for SharePoint Framework (SPFx) projects, but also for all my Node.js based projects that leverage the npm package registry: https://www.npmjs.org. I wrote that post in December 2016 and things have changed quite a bit since then. …

June 13, 2018

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SharePoint Framework Generator Updated to v1.5.0: Inspecting the Changes

SharePoint Framework Generator Updated to v1.5.0: Inspecting the Changes

Yesterday Microsoft released a new version of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) generator to version 1.5. I took some time picking apart the update and in this post, I will show you what these changes have in store for you.

June 6, 2018

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SharePoint Framework Updates from May 2018

SharePoint Framework Updates from May 2018

Over the last month of May, we’ve seen quite a few announcements from Microsoft with respect to what’s new and coming related to the SharePoint Framework (SPFx). This news has come out in part at the Microsoft Build 2018 conference in Seattle, WA and the SharePoint Conference North …

May 28, 2018

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Voitanos values your privacy and our approach to personal data

Voitanos values your privacy and our approach to personal data

This week, on May 25th, the EU regulation known as GDPR goes into effect. The spirit of this regulation is to raise the bar for companies and how they handle personal information they collect on prospects, leads and customers. This affects not just those in the EU, but anyone who does business with …

May 17, 2018

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Avoid the Office UI Fabric JavaScript Package - Its Bad.

Avoid the Office UI Fabric JavaScript Package - Its Bad.

Citing issues with the Office UI Fabric JavaScript project, I advise against its use and recommend exploring alternative options.

May 10, 2018

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Mastering the SharePoint Framework Course May Update - New Chapters Added for jQuery & React!

Mastering the SharePoint Framework Course May Update - New Chapters Added for jQuery & React!

Learn what’s new in the May 2018 update of our flagship course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework. We added chapters for jQuery & React!

May 1, 2018

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State Of SharePoint Development Survey - Share Your Thoughts!

State Of SharePoint Development Survey - Share Your Thoughts!

A few months ago, we partnered up with Rencore on their third annual State of SharePoint and Office 365 customizations survey. The point of this survey was to learn and share how customers were customizing SharePoint & Office 365. Today, continuing our partnership, I’m launching the first …

March 19, 2018

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Mastering the SharePoint Framework Course - February 2018 Update

Mastering the SharePoint Framework Course - February 2018 Update

My development course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework, is currently in pre-release. That means it isn’t content complete but subscribers will receive access to all content added to the course in the future. Today I wrapped up and published sprint 8 which means I’m happy to share that …

February 26, 2018

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Mastering the SharePoint Framework LIVE! - April 17-20, 2018 for $400!

Mastering the SharePoint Framework LIVE! - April 17-20, 2018 for $400!

After our first SharePoint Framework LIVE online course in January 2018, we’ve made some changes that we are excited to share with you based on your feedback and announce the next class is scheduled for April 17-20, 2018! Addressing Your Feedback After the first delivery in January, we …

February 20, 2018

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    Manage SharePoint Online Site Collection App Catalogs with the CLI for Microsoft 365

    Manage SharePoint Online Site Collection App Catalogs with the CLI for Microsoft 365

    Microsoft gives us a few options for managing our SharePoint Online environments. We can use the SharePoint Admin center, REST APIs, the CSOM and the SharePoint Online PowerShell. To fill the gaps, the SharePoint PnP group has created PowerShell cmdlets that cover additional tasks not covered by the …

    February 1, 2018

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    State of SharePoint & Office 365 Customizations 2018 Survey

    State of SharePoint & Office 365 Customizations 2018 Survey

    Ever wonder how your organization compares with other organizations in the same space? Have you sat at your desk and thought “I wonder if the challenges we are facing are the same as what others in the industry are facing?” Now is your chance to find out! I’m teaming up with …

    January 23, 2018

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    Mastering SPFx Course January 2018 Update - Two New Chapters Published

    Mastering SPFx Course January 2018 Update - Two New Chapters Published

    Learn what’s new in the January 2018 update of our flagship course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework, including two new chapters!

    January 22, 2018

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    Wrapping up 2017 at Voitanos and Charging into 2018!

    Wrapping up 2017 at Voitanos and Charging into 2018!

    I’m sitting here with a smile on my face as I sit back in these last few days of 2017, reflecting on the previous year and looking forward to next year. It’s been quite a ride, finally getting Voitanos off the ground and working up production. While the stakes are not comparable, I …

    December 29, 2017

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    Angular, React or Vue - What's the best for the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)?

    Angular, React or Vue - What's the best for the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)?

    Many developers picking up the SharePoint Framework are coming from a traditional SharePoint development background. Some of these people server-side developers primarily who may have some client-side development experience while others may have been customizing SharePoint using client-side …

    December 14, 2017

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    Solve the SharePoint Framework + Angular Challenge with Angular 5.0 Elements

    Solve the SharePoint Framework + Angular Challenge with Angular 5.0 Elements

    Last week at the European SharePoint Conference 2017 (ESPC) in Dublin, Ireland, Rob Wormald presented on a new tech being added to the core of Angular that I think will make Angular much more approachable and useful to so many developers. Unfortunately, this session wasn’t recorded nor did I …

    November 21, 2017

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    What's up with Angular (v2.x / v4.x) and the SharePoint Framework?

    What's up with Angular (v2.x / v4.x) and the SharePoint Framework?

    This post is long, LONG overdue. I’ve explained this multiple times over email & in person to SharePoint Framework developers. It’s about time I have something to point to… so here’s my take on the SharePoint Framework + Angular [v2.0 / v4.0 / v+] state of things. Have …

    October 31, 2017

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    Uber SharePoint Framework Ignite 2017 Wrap Up

    Uber SharePoint Framework Ignite 2017 Wrap Up

    Last week’s Microsoft Ignite 2017 conference & in this post, I recap the important parts and dive into the SharePoint Framework news.

    October 6, 2017

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    Mastering the SharePoint Framework Sale Date is Only 1 Week Away + 50% Discount!

    Mastering the SharePoint Framework Sale Date is Only 1 Week Away + 50% Discount!

    Well, I am just about a week away from the pre-release launch of my Mastering the SharePoint Framework developer course. Last week I wrote about the September 19th release & how the special 1-day only 50% sale will work. If you missed that, not to worry, watch the following video that explains …

    September 11, 2017

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    Microsoft Teams Free 9-Day Email Course

    Microsoft Teams App Development OnRamp

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