Web part development is perhaps the most commonly used development technique in SharePoint. In fact, a major idea behind SharePoint comes from the digital dashboard announced by Microsoft in 1999 and consisting of a web part based application platform in which users can customize the application using web parts. In this issue of Understanding SharePoint [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on October 28, 2011
SharePoint Content types are arguably the most powerful feature of SharePoint and are used widely throughout successful SharePoint projects. In the USP Journal issue “SharePoint Content Types for Business Users” you will learn the why and how of SharePoint content types. You’ll learn both the theory and best practices and also explore how to build [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on December 14, 2010
Since SharePoint 2010 launched in April 2010, members of the USP Journal mailing list have requested an updated version of Beginning SharePoint Development targeted at SharePoint 2010. The truth, however, is that despite the initial appearances, much of what you know about SharePoint development from the 2007 version still applies to SharePoint 2010. So, rather [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on November 15, 2010
We’re proud to announce that USP Journal issue 2/2 is now available for purchase. This issue covers workflows in SharePoint Designer 2010. SharePoint Designer 2010 offers powerful workflow authoring options, but building such workflows can be bewildering. This issue targets beginning developers and business users looking to save organizations time and money by automating business [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on September 20, 2010
I’ve just launched the first issue of volume 2 of USP Journal, titled Introducing SharePoint 2010. This issue, spanning a massive 180 pages, is the first independent book on SharePoint available on the market. Throughout this issue, I’ll introduce you to SharePoint 2010 whether you are a developer, an administrator, or an end-user (Sorry Mark, [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on February 10, 2010
I just released the 8th issue of Understanding SharePoint Journal Volume 1. This time, I will teach you a powerful method of SharePoint development that may very well revolutionize the way you develop SharePoint solutions. Throughout 88 pages you learn about the following aspects of SharePoint development: The conflict of developer control versus user freedom [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on January 26, 2010
I’ve now drawn the names of the winners of the testimonial competition from the virtual hat. If you didn’t win, don’t worry, I’ll make sure to hold equally cool competitions later Congratulations to the grand prize winner: Danny Chin! Danny will be my guest at the SharePoint Technology Conference in February and receive a full [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on January 25, 2010
I’m happy to announce, albeit a bit late, that a new subscription series on SharePoint 2010 is now available. The new series, titled Introducing SharePoint 2010, will guide you through what’s new in SharePoint 2010 over a series of six shorter issues. These issues are released 2-3 weeks apart and are 25-30 pages long for [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on December 7, 2009
Introducing SharePoint Visual Studio Workflows is the name of the first Visual Studio workflow issue of Understanding SharePoint Journal. In this issue, I will introduce you to the Visual Studio workflow authoring experience. and show you various aspect of developing workflows for SharePoint in Visual Studio 2008. Even better; you won’t need to write any [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on November 2, 2009
With the SharePoint Conference 2009 (#SPC09) well underway, tons of new information has been made available to both attendees and outside observers. Surprising to most is that the release date for the first public version of SharePoint was delayed. The original target, confirmed no more than two weeks ago in a conversation with Microsoft, was [...]
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This post was written by furuknap on October 21, 2009
