SPFx for Professionals

Master SharePoint Framework (SPFx) development with a structured, week-by-week approach combining academic knowledge and practical experience.

Week 1
  • Understand the purpose of SPFx and its role in modern SharePoint development.
  • Learn about the key benefits of using SPFx for customization.
  • Explore scenarios where SPFx can be effectively used.
  • Overview of SPFx architecture and its components.

Week 2
  • Install Node.js, Yeoman, Gulp, and SPFx generator.
  • Configure your environment for SPFx development.
  • Learn about required software and tools like Visual Studio Code.
  • Validate the setup with a simple “Hello World” SPFx web part.

Week 3
  • Understand SharePoint Online and modern pages.
  • Explore how SPFx integrates with the modern SharePoint experience.
  • Study differences between classic and modern SharePoint.
  • Learn how SPFx enhances user experiences in modern pages.

Week 4
  • Learn TypeScript fundamentals
  • variables, functions, and classes.
  • Understand ES6 features relevant to SPFx development.
  • Explore modules and namespaces in TypeScript.
  • Build a small program to practice TypeScript basics.

Week 1
  • Create a simple web part using SPFx.
  • Understand the structure of SPFx web parts.
  • Learn how to build, test, and deploy a basic web part.
  • Customize properties of your SPFx web part.

Week 2
  • Understand the benefits of using React with SPFx.
  • Set up a React-based SPFx project.
  • Learn React basics
  • components, state, and props.
  • Create a dynamic web part using React.

Week 3
  • Learn how to connect SPFx with SharePoint REST APIs.
  • Fetch and display data from external APIs.
  • Understand authentication mechanisms in SPFx.
  • Implement a data-driven SPFx web part.

Week 4
  • Add custom properties to SPFx web parts.
  • Use property panes for better configurability.
  • Learn about advanced property types and validation.
  • Implement property changes dynamically in your web parts.

Week 1
  • Learn the concept of SPFx extensions.
  • Explore Application Customizers for modifying page headers and footers.
  • Create a simple Application Customizer.
  • Deploy your Application Customizer to SharePoint Online.

Week 2
  • Understand Field Customizers and their use cases.
  • Create a Field Customizer to enhance list view fields.
  • Learn styling techniques for custom fields.
  • Test and deploy Field Customizers to SharePoint.

Week 3
  • Learn how to create Command Set extensions.
  • Add custom actions to SharePoint list command bars.
  • Understand event handling in Command Sets.
  • Deploy and test your Command Set extension.

Week 4
  • Learn to package SPFx solutions using Gulp tasks.
  • Understand deployment techniques in SharePoint Online.
  • Configure App Catalog for solution deployment.
  • Troubleshoot common deployment issues.

Week 1
  • Learn state management using libraries like Redux or Context API.
  • Implement reusable React components in SPFx.
  • Optimize performance in React-based SPFx web parts.
  • Explore advanced hooks like useReducer and useMemo.

Week 2
  • Understand Fluent UI and its benefits for UI consistency.
  • Integrate Fluent UI components into SPFx solutions.
  • Customize Fluent UI components to match your design needs.
  • Build a modern-looking SPFx web part using Fluent UI.

Week 3
  • Explore authentication mechanisms in SharePoint Online.
  • Implement Microsoft Graph API integration for SPFx solutions.
  • Use Azure AD for secure authentication.
  • Learn best practices for handling user credentials in SPFx.

Week 4
  • Understand SharePoint permissions and their role in SPFx solutions.
  • Learn to manage user roles and permissions dynamically.
  • Implement secure data access in SPFx web parts.
  • Explore methods for testing and validating security measures.

Week 1
  • Learn tenant-wide deployment of SPFx solutions.
  • Automate SPFx deployments using PowerShell.
  • Implement version control in SPFx solutions.
  • Explore the impact of CDN usage on deployment.

Week 2
  • Learn debugging techniques for SPFx web parts and extensions.
  • Use developer tools in browsers to debug solutions.
  • Explore common SPFx errors and their fixes.
  • Test SPFx solutions in different environments.

Week 3
  • Understand factors affecting SPFx performance.
  • Optimize load times for SPFx web parts.
  • Reduce bundle sizes using efficient coding practices.
  • Use tools like Webpack Analyzer for performance tracking.

Week 4
  • Learn the importance of unit testing in SPFx.
  • Use Jest and Enzyme for testing SPFx web parts.
  • Write test cases for React components in SPFx.
  • Integrate unit tests into your development workflow.

Week 1
  • Understand the capabilities of Microsoft Graph API.
  • Fetch data like users, groups, and files using Graph API.
  • Securely integrate Microsoft Graph into SPFx solutions.
  • Build a practical SPFx project using Graph API.

Week 2
  • Design and plan a dashboard for SharePoint using SPFx.
  • Fetch and display real-time data using APIs.
  • Integrate React, Fluent UI, and Microsoft Graph.
  • Test and deploy the custom dashboard.

Week 3
  • Analyze legacy SharePoint solutions for migration potential.
  • Learn best practices for converting classic web parts to SPFx.
  • Implement modern features in legacy migrations.
  • Test and validate migrated solutions in the SharePoint environment.

Week 4
  • Develop a comprehensive SPFx solution combining all learned concepts.
  • Document the project and highlight features.
  • Present and evaluate the solution for practical implementation.
  • Receive a certificate of completion and discuss career paths in SPFx development.

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