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Interview: Using Angular with Office Add-ins and UI Fabric

Interview: Using Angular with Office Add-ins and UI Fabric

Listen to my interview on the Adventures in Angular podcast, where I discuss using Angular within Office Add-ins and the Office UI Fabric.

January 14, 2016

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Using Gulp for JavaScript task running and plugin creation

Using Gulp for JavaScript task running and plugin creation

Gulp is a task runner that uses JavaScript to glue plugins and create tasks. Unlike MSBuild, it favors code over configuration.

October 31, 2015

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OfficeUIFabric.com at v1.0.0 with full release coverage

OfficeUIFabric.com at v1.0.0 with full release coverage

OfficeUIFabric.com, an open-source project for Office UI Fabric samples, is now at v1.0.0 with full release coverage. Pascal Berger contributed typo fixes.

September 29, 2015

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New Resource Site - Demos & Samples for Office UI Fabric

New Resource Site - Demos & Samples for Office UI Fabric

Discover my request for Angular directives for Office UI Fabric and the similarities I’ve observed with other design languages’ directives.

September 18, 2015

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ng-OfficeUIFabric: Angular Directives for Office UI Fabric

ng-OfficeUIFabric: Angular Directives for Office UI Fabric

Advancing Office UI Fabric integration with Angular through community-driven projects, providing demos and references akin to Bootstrap’s ease of use.

September 18, 2015

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SharePoint as Service vs Platform: A Debate between Author

SharePoint as Service vs Platform: A Debate between Author

My post about SharePoint not being a Platform, instead it’s a service SharePoint is a Service sparked discussion. In this post is a rebuttal to feedback.

September 9, 2015

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Design language needed for Office 365 and SharePoint apps

Design language needed for Office 365 and SharePoint apps

As a developer of Office 365 & SharePoint app, I stress the importance of having a design language. Learn why it is crucial for your Add-ins & web apps.

August 31, 2015

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Office Add-In Development Made Easy with Visual Studio

Office Add-In Development Made Easy with Visual Studio

Office Add-in development is made easy with Visual Studio, but limited to Windows users. Developers can create add-ins and deploy them easily.

August 28, 2015

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The State of SharePoint Development: 12-Year Veterans Take

The State of SharePoint Development: 12-Year Veterans Take

As a SharePoint developer for 12 years, I share my thoughts on the current state of SharePoint development, anticipating diverse reactions.

August 25, 2015

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Office 365 is an enterprise platform as a service (ePaaS)

Office 365 is an enterprise platform as a service (ePaaS)

Everyone in tech wants to be a platform, but the appeal is not new. The idea of being a development platform has been around for a while.

May 13, 2015

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Node, TypeScript, AzureAD & O365 API Apps on Raspberry Pi

Node, TypeScript, AzureAD & O365 API Apps on Raspberry Pi

At Microsoft Build and Ignite, a Node.js web app demo integrated TypeScript, AzureAD, ADAL, & Office 365 APIs to run on any platform.

May 5, 2015

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What Should you Make of Angular 1.x, 2.0 & Moving Forward

What Should you Make of Angular 1.x, 2.0 & Moving Forward

The Angular 2.0 announcement in 2014 caused concern about app rewrites. Poor communication was blamed, but a later conference cleared it up.

April 20, 2015

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Simplifying REST API Development in SharePoint with Breeze

Simplifying REST API Development in SharePoint with Breeze

I explore the benefits of using Breeze with SharePoint. Simplify your code when working with REST API & learn how to maximize your results.

March 30, 2015

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Set up Self-Signed Certificates & Trusting them on OS X

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.

March 11, 2015

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Auth flow options in Microsoft Entra ID for Office 365 APIs

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.

March 10, 2015

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ADAL JS & CORS with Office 365 APIs (Files & SharePoint)

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.

March 8, 2015

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Understanding Microsoft Entra ID, OAuth2 & OpenID Connect

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.

March 4, 2015

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Understanding Microsoft Entra ID OAuth2 authentication flows

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.

March 4, 2015

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Demystifying the Authentication Dance for Office 365 APIs

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.

March 2, 2015

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Running Node.js on a Raspberry Pi 2 Model B: A Guide

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.

February 28, 2015

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Create Consistent UX for Office 365 & SharePoint Challenges

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.

February 26, 2015

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