In this post: The steps · Automating repeatable setup with Site Scripts · On step 7 (permissions) specifically · Common mistakes worth avoiding · When would you actually use this? · Helpful references The steps Define the purpose first. Project management, company-wide comms, or external collaboration each want a different structure — decide before building, […]
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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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SharePoint lists are a familiar feature for many organizations, especially those leveraging Microsoft 365. They’re incredibly flexible and often find themselves at the center of lightweight applications and data tracking needs. But how far can you stretch their capabilities? Could they serve as a database? Let’s dive into the pros, cons, and practical scenarios to
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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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SharePoint Hub Sites connect multiple sites into one structure — shared navigation, shared branding, and search that spans the hub and everything associated with it. Useful for grouping sites by department, project, or business unit without merging them into one giant site. In this post: What the structure looks like · Key concepts · Setting
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Managing permissions and group memberships in SharePoint is critical for effective collaboration and security. Automating the process of adding users to SharePoint groups using PowerShell can save time and reduce manual errors. In this blog, we’ll explore how to do this step by step, with practical use cases and sample scripts. Prerequisites Before diving into
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Power Automate can create a SharePoint site end-to-end via the SPSiteManager/Create REST endpoint — no PowerShell, no admin center click-through. Useful for project sites, department portals, or onboarding sites that get created the same way every time. In this post: Prerequisites · The flow structure · Step-by-step walkthrough · Testing the flow · Best practices
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Overview Microsoft Power Automate is a powerful tool that enables users to automate tasks and processes across various Microsoft 365 applications. One common use case is copying files from one SharePoint site to another. This blog will provide an overview of Power Automate, explain why it is ideal for such tasks, and offer a detailed
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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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