Regular Expressions (commonly known as Regex) might seem like an intimidating topic at first, but once you get the hang of it, they become an indispensable tool for text processing, validation, and searching. Whether you’re a developer, data analyst, or system administrator, regex can help you manipulate and extract data with precision and efficiency. In …
Managing permissions in SharePoint is crucial for ensuring the right people have access to the right content while maintaining security and compliance. Thankfully, SharePoint provides out-of-the-box (OOTB) permission roles, making it easier to assign and manage user access without having to create custom roles from scratch. Let’s break down what these default permission roles are, …
What is “Save Site as Template” in SharePoint? The “Save Site as Template” feature in SharePoint allows users to create a reusable template based on an existing site. This template can be used to replicate the structure, content types, lists, libraries, and some settings of the original site, making it easier to standardize site creation …
What is a Document Set in SharePoint? A Document Set in SharePoint is a special type of folder that allows users to manage multiple related documents as a single entity. Unlike regular folders, Document Sets come with additional metadata, versioning, and workflow capabilities, making them particularly useful for managing grouped content such as project files, …
What is Gulp? Gulp is an open-source JavaScript task runner that automates repetitive tasks in development workflows. It helps developers handle tasks like minification, compilation, linting, testing, and browser reloading efficiently. Unlike other task runners, Gulp uses a code-over-configuration approach, making it more readable and easier to set up. It processes tasks using Node.js streams, …
Managing user permissions efficiently is crucial in any SharePoint environment. One of the common dilemmas administrators face is choosing between SharePoint Groups and Active Directory (AD) Groups for managing permissions. Both have their strengths and weaknesses, and understanding when to use each is essential for optimizing security and administration. What is a SharePoint Group? SharePoint …
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When working with SharePoint lists, you might find yourself in a situation where you need to attach files to a list item. This is especially useful for document approvals, storing additional details, or just keeping relevant files together. Thankfully, SharePoint provides multiple ways to achieve this, including the SharePoint REST API, PnPjs, and PnP PowerShell. …
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Hey there, SharePoint enthusiasts! Today, we’re diving into something super practical and often-requested—uploading files to SharePoint using the REST API. We’ll explore two approaches: one using plain ol’ JavaScript and another using PnPjs (a delightful library for simplifying SharePoint operations). I’ll also walk you through an example application in React, just to show how all …
SharePoint REST API File Uploads Using JavaScript and PnPjs Read More »
Imagine you’ve just completed a major project in SharePoint, and now it’s time to secure the site so that only you have access. Maybe you’re preparing a site for migration, shutting it down, or ensuring compliance by restricting access to sensitive data. Whatever the case, locking down a SharePoint site collection can be crucial. In …
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SharePoint is a powerful platform, but it’s only as good as the way you structure your data. One of the most overlooked yet essential features in SharePoint is Content Types. If you’ve ever found yourself managing multiple lists and libraries with the same types of data but struggling with consistency, then content types should be …
SharePoint Content Types: The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly Read More »
