SPFx (SharePoint Framework) scaffolds a fairly opinionated folder structure via its Yeoman generator — here’s what each part actually does, and the two competing ways to organize your own code inside src/ once a project grows past a single web part. In this post: The scaffolded structure · src/ and config/ in detail · Type-based […]
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A Calculated Column derives its value from other columns on the same item, using Excel-like formula syntax — no Power Automate flow or code required. Here are the formulas worth knowing, and the real limitations that decide when a calculated column is the wrong tool. In this post: Common formulas · Real limitations · Best
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SharePoint List Formatting customizes how lists and libraries look using JSON, without touching the underlying data. Works in SharePoint Online, on-prem 2019+, Microsoft Lists, and Teams lists — same formatting engine everywhere. In this post: One thing to understand first · Three real examples · Formatting forms, not just views · When would you actually
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Seven real installation problems people hit with Node.js and npm, and the actual fix for each — version conflicts, permission errors, SSL/proxy issues, and the Windows-specific build-tools error that trips up more people than any of the others. In this post: Conflicting versions · Permission errors (EACCES) · SSL certificate errors · Proxy and firewall
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npm link creates a symlink between a globally-linked local package and another project, so you can develop a package and test it live in a consuming project without publishing it to the registry first. In this post: Worked example: building a custom Gulp plugin · The gotcha to know about · Unlinking and other package
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Gulp is a JavaScript task runner built on Node.js streams — it automates repetitive front-end tasks instead of you running them by hand every time. Gulp CLI is the separate package that lets you actually run those tasks from the terminal with a plain gulp taskname, instead of writing a Node script to invoke Gulp’s
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Extensible Stylesheet Language Transformations (XSLT) is a powerful tool for transforming XML data into different formats, including HTML, plain text, and even other XML structures. It provides a structured way to apply styles and modify XML content, making it essential in various domains where XML plays a critical role. In this blog, we will explore
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Handlebars.js separates HTML structure from the JavaScript that fills it with data — instead of building markup with string concatenation, you write a template with {{placeholders}} and compile it against a data object. Here’s what it actually looks like, where it fits, and where a real framework is the better call instead. In this post:
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SharePoint has been a cornerstone of business collaboration and document management for over two decades. Yet, despite its longevity and wide adoption, many myths and misconceptions surround this versatile platform. These myths often deter organizations from fully leveraging SharePoint’s capabilities. Here are the most common ones, debunked with what’s actually true. Myth 1: SharePoint Is
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CSS (Cascading Style Sheets) is the cornerstone of styling for the web, enabling developers to design beautiful and interactive user interfaces. SCSS (Sassy CSS), a preprocessor for CSS, enhances its capabilities with advanced features like variables, nesting, and functions. Together, they provide a powerful toolset for efficient and maintainable styling. What is SCSS? SCSS (Sassy
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