If you’ve ever worked on front-end development or automation, you’ve likely heard of Gulp. It’s one of the most popular task runners that simplifies repetitive tasks like minification, compilation, unit testing, and live reloading. But where does Gulp CLI fit into the picture? How do they work together, and do you actually need both? Let’s …
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, …
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 …
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When working with SharePoint data, performance is key. Imagine needing to update thousands of items in a list—doing this one by one is a nightmare. This is where PnP Batching Queries come in! Whether you’re using an older version of PnP JS or the latest release, batching allows you to perform multiple operations in a …
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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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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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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 …
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 …
