How to use React Hooks with the SharePoint Framework (SPFx)
Learn how to convert a default class-based React component to a functional component, and then see how to implement React Hooks in the web part!
Monday, October 3, 2022
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MS-600 Exam - HUGE Changes in the August 2022 Update!
Nearly 2 years after the initial release of the MS-600 exam Microsoft released a major update on August 4, 2022, one packed with a ton of changes!
Monday, September 26, 2022
Register SPFx list form customizers with the SharePoint REST API
In this video, learn how to register SPFx list form customizers with SharePoint’s API. See how you can do this our utility web part you can use in your sites!
Monday, September 19, 2022
CloudDev Clarity | Episode 9 - React Hooks
In this 9th episode, Andrew & Julie join the great debate of React class components or React Hooks. We define what the differences are and make sure we address some listener questions submitted to our Discord channel all while sharing our unique perspectives on the question.
Sunday, September 18, 2022
CloudDev Clarity | Episode 8 - Introducing Browser Native
Episode 8 of CloudDev Clarity introduces Browser Native; a new series co-hosted by Julie Turner & Bob German for developers about native browser features.
Monday, September 12, 2022
CloudDev Clarity | Episode 7 - React, Angular, & web frameworks: good, bad, and ugly!
In our 7th episode of CloudDev Clarity, we cover web frameworks & review the results of the 2021 State of JavaScript survey while offering up our opinions.
Wednesday, September 7, 2022
How To Register SPFx Field Customizers With SharePoint's REST API
Learn how to register SPFx field customizers with SharePoint’s REST API. See how you can do this our utility web part you can use in your sites!
Tuesday, September 6, 2022
SharePoint Framework v1.15.2 - What's in the Latest Release
In this post, I’ll summarize what I found while time picking apart this latest release of the SharePoint Framework (SPFx): v1.15.2.
Tuesday, August 30, 2022
New course lessons on SharePoint Framework (SPFx) form customizers
I just updating my “Mastering the SharePoint Framework” course! Learn what’s new & updated, including lessons on list form customizers for SharePoint lists!
Monday, August 22, 2022
CloudDev Clarity | Episode 6 - Our favorite Azure resources
In episode 6 of CloudDev Clarity, Julie and Andrew share some of their favorite & most frequently used Azure resources, including why and how they use them.
Wednesday, August 17, 2022
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!
Wednesday, August 3, 2022
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.
Tuesday, July 26, 2022
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.
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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!
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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!
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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!
Tuesday, July 19, 2022
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.
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 …
Monday, July 11, 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.
Thursday, July 7, 2022
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.
Thursday, June 23, 2022
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!
Monday, June 20, 2022
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.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
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.
Sunday, May 8, 2022
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.
Monday, April 25, 2022