Introduction When working with SharePoint Framework (SPFx), there are times when you need to determine whether a user has administrative privileges. This is especially useful in scenarios where certain UI elements or functionalities should only be accessible to administrators. In this blog, we’ll explore how to check if a user is an admin using the […]
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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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Managing users in SharePoint is a core part of ensuring that your site runs efficiently and securely. Whether you’re auditing user access, automating workflows, or simply trying to understand who has access to your site, knowing how to retrieve and query SharePoint site users is invaluable. In this post, I’ll walk you through the different
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SharePoint lists work like a lightweight database — each list is a table, columns are metadata fields — but built for collaborative, permission-aware environments rather than raw relational data. Here’s the built-in list types, the template IDs for creating them programmatically, and how to work with them in code. In this post: Built-in list types
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The rise of artificial intelligence (AI) has introduced revolutionary tools that cater to a variety of professional and personal needs. Among these tools, OpenAI’s ChatGPT and GitHub’s Copilot have gained significant attention. While both are powered by advanced AI models, their functionalities and applications cater to different user bases. This blog aims to provide a
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When working with SharePoint REST APIs, special characters like apostrophes can often disrupt query execution. These seemingly small characters can cause syntax errors, broken queries, and unexpected behavior if not properly handled. This blog delves into how to escape apostrophes in SharePoint REST queries, providing detailed explanations, practical examples, real-life scenarios, a discussion of pros
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SharePoint Framework (SPFx) extensions provide a powerful way to customize and enhance SharePoint lists and libraries. However, there are scenarios where you want to render your SPFx list extensions (like Command Sets, Field Customizers, or Application Customizers) only for specific types of list templates. This is achievable by modifying the ClientSideInstance.xml and elements.xml files in
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The .getAll() function in PnPjs is used to retrieve all items from a SharePoint list or library in a paginated manner. SharePoint lists often have a threshold limit (commonly 5000 items) that restricts how many items can be retrieved in a single request. .getAll() overcomes this limitation by making multiple requests in the background and
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Introduction PnP (Patterns and Practices) SPFx (SharePoint Framework) is an essential toolkit for developers aiming to create rich, efficient, and scalable solutions for SharePoint. By leveraging the PnP libraries, developers can drastically reduce development time while adhering to best practices recommended by the SharePoint community. This blog explores the key functionalities, limitations, use cases, and
