Simplifying REST API Development in SharePoint with Breeze
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Previous Articles
Set up Self-Signed Certificates & Trusting them on OS X
In this article, I’ll share my updated process for creating self-signed certificates on MacOS and Chrome, along with some helpful tips.
Wednesday, March 11, 2015
Auth flow options in Microsoft Entra ID for Office 365 APIs
Explore the Client Credentials Grant Flow for Microsoft Entra ID - perfect for service apps with no user interaction.
Tuesday, March 10, 2015
ADAL JS & CORS with Office 365 APIs (Files & SharePoint)
Microsoft introduced ADAL JS, a library supporting OAuth2 implicit flow, allowing client-side solutions to leverage Microsoft Entra ID for authentication.
Sunday, March 8, 2015
Understanding Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth2 & OpenID Connect
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.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Understanding Microsoft Entra ID OAuth2 authentication flows
Blog post discussing three OAuth2 authentication flows supported by Microsoft Entra ID: Authorization Code, Client Credentials, and Implicit Grant.
Wednesday, March 4, 2015
Demystifying the Authentication Dance for Office 365 APIs
The authentication dance can be the hardest part of working with Office 365 APIs. Check out the Pluralsight course on authentication and discovery.
Monday, March 2, 2015
Running Node.js on a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B: A Guide
Let me walk you through the steps of running Node.js on a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B microcontroller. You can now code in JavaScript instead of Python or Java.
Saturday, February 28, 2015
Create Consistent UX for Office 365 & SharePoint Challenges
Developers face challenges in creating a consistent user experience for Office 365 and SharePoint development. Varying UX can lead to issues.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Understanding the Office 365 API’s Discovery Service
The article discusses challenges in working with the Office 365 APIs and their different endpoints, and Microsoft’s future plans for more APIs.
Thursday, February 26, 2015
Sneak Peek at Upcoming Microsoft Entra ID Portal Updates
I discovered changes in the Azure portal Active Directory applet while getting screenshots, later clarified as hints of future updates.
Sunday, February 22, 2015
Securing Client-Side SharePoint Solutions for Business Logic
Client-side SharePoint solutions have benefits, like SPAs written in JavaScript. However, all business logic is technically open for anyone to see.
Monday, January 12, 2015
SharePoint REST API batching - exploring batch payloads
The post explains the workings of batches in OData and SharePoint, specifically focusing on the OData v3.0 specification
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Part 1 - SharePoint REST API Batching - Batching Requests
A blog post discussing the pros and cons of using the client-side object model (CSOM) and the REST API to interact with data in SharePoint.
Tuesday, January 6, 2015
Microsoft Entra ID - single vs. multi-tenant differences
Microsoft Entra ID (formerly Azure AD), supports two types of application authentication configurations - single and multi-tenant. Learn what’s different.
Thursday, December 18, 2014
Fix 'Unable to Find Version of Package' - Office 365 API
The post explains how to fix the error Unable to find version of package when doing a NuGet package restore for an Office 365 API project
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Entra ID and ASP.NET MVC - Understanding ADAL and OWIN
Learn from my experience as I share tips & insights on how to authenticate and obtain access tokens for Office 365 APIs.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Authenticate ASP.NET MVC apps with Entra ID - ADAL and OWIN
Walkthrough leveraging Microsoft Entra ID Authentication Library & Open Web Interface for .NET to offload authentication to Microsoft Entra ID for web apps.
Wednesday, December 17, 2014
Get OAuth2 Access Tokens Microsoft 365 with Entra ID
I discuss the importance of having a OAuth2 access token for Microsoft 365 and explain how to obtain it using Microsoft Entra ID.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Create Entra ID apps for Office 365 APIs - Manual Creation
Learn to manually create a Microsoft Entra ID app for Office 365 integration with Andrew Connell’s step-by-step guide.
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Create Azure App for Office 365 APIs: Part 2 (Visual Studio)
The second post in a three-part series on creating an Azure app for Office 365 APIs using a wizard in Visual Studio 2013
Tuesday, December 16, 2014
Office 365 API Auth with Microsoft Entra ID - What I Learned
My site offers tips and insights on Microsoft Entra ID and authentication for Office 365 APIs to help fellow developers navigate identity complexities.
Monday, December 15, 2014
How Microsoft Can Re-Do Autohosted Apps for SharePoint 2013
Learn how Microsoft can re-implement autohosted apps for SharePoint 2013 & Office 365. My proposal for Automated App Deployment & Hosting.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014
How Microsoft Can Re-Do Autohosted Apps for SharePoint 2013
Learn how Microsoft can re-implement autohosted apps for SharePoint 2013 & Office 365. My proposal for Automated App Deployment & Hosting.
Wednesday, November 26, 2014