Testing SPFx Projects Efficiently with Minimal Distractions: Wallaby.js
Learn what I use and how I configure my SharePoint Framework projects to continuously run my unit tests efficiently and minimize distractions so I can focus.
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Package Manager Inconsistencies with React & tslint + Workarounds after Updating to SPFx 1.7
The latest version of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) released a few weeks ago, v1.7.0, uncovered a few issues between how the various Node.js package managers work. These issues appear to be rooted in the package tslint and came about with a change in how Microsoft was using tslint under the covers …
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SharePoint Framework v1.7.0 - What's in the Latest Release
In this post, I’ll summarize what you can find, and share some additional details I found after spending some time picking apart this latest release of SPFx.
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Don't freak out by vulnerabilities after running npm install
I have seen questions since the folks at npm added an automatic scan for vulnerabilities after every npm install. In my opinion you shouldn’t be alarmed.
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Mastering the SharePoint Framework - Course update November 2018 (sprint 12 complete)
This month’s update on my Mastering the SharePoint Framework course features the transition from one sprint to the next. Sprint 12 Complete I published the final pieces of Sprint 12 this week. This includes a new chapter in the Ultimate Bundle, new lessons in two Fundamentals Bundle chapters …
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Mastering the SharePoint Framework - Course Update September 2018 (Sprint-11 complete)
This month’s update on my Mastering the SharePoint Framework course features the transition from one sprint to the next. Sprint 11 Complete Earlier this week, I published the final pieces of Sprint 11. Two new chapters, the first chapters in the Ultimate Bundle! I also hosted the first …
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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.
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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 …
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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!
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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. …
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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.
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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 …
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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 …
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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.
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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!
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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 …
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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!
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