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Mastering the SharePoint Framework - August 2022 Refresh

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!

August 3, 2022

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How to set up reusable ESLint configs for SharePoint Framework (SPFx) projects

How to set up reusable ESLint configs for SharePoint Framework (SPFx) projects

When Microsoft swapped out TSLint in favor of ESLint in SPFx v1.15, I think they went overboard with their default rules. In this episode, learn how to set up a reusable ESLint configuration & modify your SharePoint Framework projects to use your rules.

July 26, 2022

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CloudDev Clarity | Episode 5 - Why you should lint your code

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 5 - Why you should lint your code

In episode 5 of CloudDev Clarity, Andrew & Julie cover linting your code - pros, cons, and when different levels of linting should be applied to projects.

July 19, 2022

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CloudDev Clarity | Episode 4 - Developer Dilemma: REST v SDK

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 4 - Developer Dilemma: REST v SDK

In this 4th episode, Andrew & Julie tackle the long-running debate: should you use an SDK or go straight to the source and use a REST endpoint!

July 19, 2022

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CloudDev Clarity | Episode 3 - Intro Host Andrew Connell

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 3 - Intro Host Andrew Connell

In 3rd episode, Julie & Andrew introduce themselves so you can get to know who’s behind this show. In this episode, meet Andrew!

July 19, 2022

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CloudDev Clarity | Episode 2 - Intro Host Julie Turner

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 2 - Intro Host Julie Turner

In 2nd episode, Julie & Andrew introduce themselves so you can get to know who’s behind this show. In this episode, meet Julie!

July 19, 2022

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CloudDev Clarity | Episode 1 - New show by Julie Turner & Andrew Connell

CloudDev Clarity | Episode 1 - New show by Julie Turner & Andrew Connell

Today I’m excited to share a new regular show: CloudDev Clarity. In this show, Julie Turner & Andrew Connell discuss topics for Microsoft 365 & Azure developers.

July 19, 2022

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SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.15 and the attack of ESlint

SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.15 and the attack of ESlint

I like ESLint & having rules to either enforce coding standards and/or good practices is a good thing. I like that SPFx projects now use ESLint over the long-deprecated TSLint. But vendors telling developers how to write code, especially imposing subjective or obsolete coding styles, isn’t …

July 11, 2022

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Mastering SharePoint Framework Code Refresh July 2022

Mastering SharePoint Framework Code Refresh July 2022

Earlier today, I wrapped up refreshing the student code downloads for the Fundamentals & Ultimate bundles of my Mastering the SharePoint Framework course to SPFx v1.15.0, built from scratch.

July 7, 2022

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What's new? Unboxing the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.15

What's new? Unboxing the SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.15

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.

June 23, 2022

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Announce Voitanos Community on Discord

Announce Voitanos Community on Discord

We’re excited to announce the Voitanos community on Discord! In this post, you’ll learn what it is, how you can connect with fellow developers, and how to access exclusive channels available to students of our courses!

June 20, 2022

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How to: CI/CD/IaC for Azure Function Apps and GitHub Actions

How to: CI/CD/IaC for Azure Function Apps and GitHub Actions

In this article, I show you how to use Github Actions to test an Azure Function App, as well as create all resources & deploy the code in a complete CI/CD process.

May 8, 2022

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    How to create Azure Function Apps with Bicep | step by step

    How to create Azure Function Apps with Bicep | step by step

    Learn how to use Azure Bicep to create resources reliably & orchestrate changes and embrace infrastructure as code (IaC) in your Azure projects.

    May 8, 2022

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    SPFx Basics: Configure npm for a corporate web proxy

    SPFx Basics: Configure npm for a corporate web proxy

    Learn how to configure your development environment for npm to work with corporate web proxies to install npm packages.

    April 25, 2022

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    April 2022 course update - Mastering the SharePoint Framework

    April 2022 course update - Mastering the SharePoint Framework

    It’s been a while since I checked in and shared an update on the latest with my course, Mastering the SharePoint Framework. But there’s no better time than now! Learn what’s new in this month’s refresh of the first two chapters in the Fundamentals bundle!

    April 15, 2022

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    SharePoint Online Modern App Catalog - April 2022

    SharePoint Online Modern App Catalog - April 2022

    Microsoft introduced the tenant app catalog many years ago way for users to install, deploy, and acquire apps within their SharePoint Online environment. Unfortunately, it’s become quite dated and not kept up with the needs and demands of the product… until now! In this post, I’ll …

    April 12, 2022

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    What's in the first SharePoint Framework v1.15 beta?

    What's in the first SharePoint Framework v1.15 beta?

    Microsoft release the first beta of the SharePoint Framework v1.15 on March 8, 2022. In this post I’ll dig in to see what’s in it!

    March 10, 2022

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    SPFx Basics: four (4) lesser-known web part manifest properties

    SPFx Basics: four (4) lesser-known web part manifest properties

    In this SharePoint Framework (SPFx) quick tip, I want to focus on some properties in a web part’s manifest file that many people aren’t familiar with.

    March 8, 2022

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    Join me at TechCon365 Seattle (May 2022) for SharePoint Framework & Azure Functions

    Join me at TechCon365 Seattle (May 2022) for SharePoint Framework & Azure Functions

    Join me, May 9-13 in Seattle for the 365 EduCon (SPFest) conference! I’m presenting a full day workshop & sessions for Microsoft 365 & Azure pro developers!

    March 8, 2022

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    State of SharePoint Client-Side Dev - Winter 2022

    State of SharePoint Client-Side Dev - Winter 2022

    In this post, I’ll give you an update on where we are with popular frameworks and tools developers use in the client-side SharePoint development world.

    March 1, 2022

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    SPFx Basics: Initializing components - constructor vs. onInit()

    SPFx Basics: Initializing components - constructor vs. onInit()

    How do you properly initialize your component? Should you use the object’s constructor, or the onInit() method? You should always use the onInit() method if your initialization process needs anything in the SharePoint Framework API or in the current page’s context. Otherwise, you can …

    February 22, 2022

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