Getting BreezeJS to Work with the SharePoint 2013 REST API
In this post I want to explain how you can use it. This breaks down into a few different tasks: set up Breeeze, create an entity model & using it!
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Articles
Here you'll find articles & other useful resources. Enjoy!
Previous Articles
Understanding Challenges Using Breeze and SharePoint OOTB
In this article, I’ll explain some of the challenges you can run into when using Breeze in SharePoint projects… and how to resolve them.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
BreezeJS makes client-side SharePoint REST dev easy
In this article, I want to introduce you to BreezeJS - a library very much like Entity Framework, but for client-size solutions.
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
InfoPath Future Discussed at SharePoint Conference
Microsoft discussed the future of InfoPath and electronic forms at the SharePoint Conference. InfoPath has been discontinued, but is not dead
Tuesday, March 4, 2014
Pluralsight's SharePoint 2013 Workflow - Web Services
Today Pluralsight published a course dedicated on creating workflows that talk to various types of web services: SharePoint 2013 Workflow - Web Services.
Thursday, February 6, 2014
Office 365 regression issues breaking client-side solutions
Office 365 has surfaced regression issues that are breaking client-side solutions. The article discusses three examples of such issues.
Friday, January 31, 2014
***NOW AVAILABLE*** Pluralsight's SharePoint 2013 Workflow - Advanced Topics
I’m excited to share that another one of my courses was published in Pluralsight’s catalog: SharePoint 2013 Workflow - Advanced Topics.
Wednesday, January 15, 2014
Kirk Evans SharePoint 2013 Tokens Fiddler Extension
Kirk Evans created a Fiddler extension to extract and inspect OAuth tokens used in SharePoint 2013. The code is available on GitHub.
Thursday, November 21, 2013
Debugging Workflows with Workflow Manager in SharePoint 2013
Sharing my experience setting up a Provider-Hosted app for SharePoint 2013 on-premises. It was challenging & required a lot of trial and error.
Wednesday, November 20, 2013
RESOLVED: SharePoint Workflow Designer Won't Load in VS2013
I encountered an error when upgrading from Visual Studio 2012 to 2013, and shares a solution that worked for them.
Wednesday, November 6, 2013
Surprise! - A Hidden SharePoint 2013 OData/REST Operator
Explore how the implementation of the operator in the OData API of SharePoint 2013 benefits developers. Join me in discussing its implementation.
Sunday, November 3, 2013
Orchard CMS: Multiple Site Capability with Single Codebase
Discover my passion for Orchard CMS and how its multitenant implementation enables me to serve multiple sites from a single installation codebase.
Monday, October 28, 2013
Welcome to the Newest Podcast on the Microsoft Cloud
I’d like to introduce you to the Microsoft Cloud Show podcast that I co-host with Chris Johnson. Join us as we explore the Microsoft cloud.
Thursday, October 24, 2013
Why the SharePoint REST API is Better than SharePoint's CSOM
As a SharePoint developer, I explain why I prefer REST API over CSOM despite its downsides. Learn about its advantages & access a wide range of samples.
Tuesday, October 22, 2013
Working More Efficiently with the help of Virtual Assistants
I’ve made changes to work smarter, increase productivity & had conversations with friends on the subject. Find out what I did & what worked best.
Monday, October 14, 2013
Upgrade to Orchard CMS 1.7.1 - Azure Web Sites + Git Deploy
Orchard CMS Dev & Deployment with Azure Web Sites & Git: Upgrading to 1.7.1, Local Dev Set up, & Automated Publish
Friday, October 11, 2013
HOWTO: Improved Azure Web Sites 'Two-Way Sync' Deployments - More Control of your Remote Production Git Repo
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I’ve since updated my update & dev process for my OrchardCMS deployment which I’ve detailed here:
Continuos Delivery of OrchardCMS to Azure, Complete with Dev & Test Environments …
Friday, October 11, 2013
HOWTO: Set up Orchard for local dev and deploying to Azure
Learn how to set up a local source enlistment for Orchard CMS development, create branches, and manage customizations using Git and Azure.
Thursday, October 10, 2013
Relaunching Site with Orchard CMS and Customizations
Join me as I share my experience of relaunching my site using Orchard CMS in March 2013. I’ll discuss my customizations and contributions.
Get started with SharePoint 2010 development with this video
For those who are unsure where to start with SharePoint 2010 development, I suggest watching my SharePoint Pro Magazine video that covers the basics.
Monday, September 16, 2013
Microsoft Deprecates User Code Part of Sandboxed Solutions
Microsoft clarifies that only the user code part of sandboxed solutions is deprecated, running in the sandboxed user code service.
Tuesday, September 10, 2013
Deploy Workflow Manager & Service Bus for SharePoint 2013
Common questions about deploying Workflow Manager 1.0 and Service Bus 1.0 for SharePoint 2013. Focus on HA, scalability, and certificates.
Tuesday, August 20, 2013
Working Smarter, More Efficiently & Being More Productive
Learn how I increased productivity by implementing new techniques and methods in response to a tweet. Explore the changes I made to my work life.
Monday, July 29, 2013
SharePoint 2013: CSOM vs. REST ... My Preference and Why
Earlier this week I watched a dialog progress between a few people: which client-side API they prefer in SharePoint 2013. In this post, I share my opinion.
Saturday, June 29, 2013