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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!

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

Last updated March 20, 2025
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In this fourth episode, Andrew & Julie tackle the long-running debate: should you use an SDK or go straight to the source and use a REST endpoint!

Andrew Connell, Microsoft MVP, Full-Stack Developer & Chief Course Artisan - Voitanos LLC.
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Andrew Connell

Microsoft MVP, Full-Stack Developer & Chief Course Artisan - Voitanos LLC.

Andrew Connell is a full stack developer who focuses on Microsoft Azure & Microsoft 365. He’s a 20+ year recipient of Microsoft’s MVP award and has helped thousands of developers through the various courses he’s authored & taught. Whether it’s an introduction to the entire ecosystem, or a deep dive into a specific software, his resources, tools, and support help web developers become experts in the Microsoft 365 ecosystem, so they can become irreplaceable in their organization.

Julie Turner, Microsoft MVP, Principal Architect - Sympraxis Consulting
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Julie Turner

Microsoft MVP, Principal Architect - Sympraxis Consulting

Julie has been building software on primarily the Microsoft platform for over 20 years. With a degree in Electrical Engineering specializing in microprocessor system design from Worcester Polytechnic Institute she came at software initially from a very low level but quickly realized a love and aptitude for developing rich user experiences and solutions. She worked her way up through internal IT ranks reaching a Director of IT position before realizing more impact could be made in consulting and really focused in on the SharePoint platform in 2007. Since then her focus has been on the SharePoint platform, Office 365, Azure, and client side development. She’s the co-author of the Widget Wrangler JavaScript library and continues to try and help innovate SharePoint and Office 365 solutions for her clients.

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