Andrew Connell

There are SOOO many directions I could have responded with, but none of them would have come across in the joking way, so I just took it on the chin and agreed. 🤣

#Microsoft365 #Copilot vs #ChatGPT for developers?

It's not JUST about features!

Tomorrow's newsletter breaks down data security, performance, and customization options that actually matter.

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Webinar August 27, 2025: Navigating SharePoint Framework: Best Practices and Hidden Gems

🔧 After 22 years of #SharePoint dev, I've seen the same #SPFx mistakes kill projects over and over.

The worst part? They're completely preventable.

Join me Aug 27th to learn what actually works in production (not just the happy path Microsoft shows you).

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YouTube video by Code. Deploy. Go Live. 011 | Microsoft 365 Copilot: How it Works & Extensibility Overview

Episode 011 👉 Microsoft 365 Copilot: How it Works & Extensibility Overview

Watch or listen to the full episode! 👇
📺 youtu.be/VZPonwV8vHY
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#podcast #podcastclips #copilot #microsoft365 #microsoft365dev

Think you know how Microsoft 365 Copilot works?

Yesterday's newsletter revealed the 6-step orchestration process that happens when you hit enter – and why understanding it changes your customization approach.

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Tomorrow's newsletter reveals the 6-step orchestration process that happens when you hit enter – and why understanding it changes your approach to customization.

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#Microsoft365 #Microsoft365Copilot

One of two Built Back Better on my current vacation

Well THAT makes me feel even more old! 😂

Thanks 🙏 & thank you as well!

Glad our paths have crossed

👏 Congratulations to those newly awarded & renewed Microsoft MVPs.

This renewal marks my 21st year in the #MVP program that started with Microsoft Content Management Server so long ago!

The best part: meeting so many around the world who have become close friends. #MVPBUZZ

🚀 Just published: Microsoft's TypeSpec is replacing tedious JSON/YAML files for M365 Copilot agents with strongly-typed syntax + IntelliSense.

Game-changer for developer productivity!

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#Microsoft365 #TypeSpec

🚀 Tomorrow's newsletter: Microsoft's TypeSpec is replacing tedious JSON/YAML files for M365 Copilot agents with strongly-typed syntax + IntelliSense.

Game-changer for developer productivity!

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#Microsoft365 #TypeSpec

Well done @eliostruyf.com & #githubcopilot!

Impressive... so far, working great as I migrate my existing JSON demos => YAML!

And can remove all those quotes since it’s YAML 😉

JFC! That PR is impressive! You could consider me a beta tester if you roll this...

No, just have a final project and adding the steps manually at the moment... but that gives me some ideas on how to implement this using either GitHub Copilot or (my pref) #ClaudeCode

Fair enough... I prefer YAML primarily because it's easier to read with less formatting (quotes, brackets, etc). Pure preference topic with no right/wrong answer. I'm curious what it would take to respect both... also how big of a PR it would be as a community contribution. ;)

Loving #DemoTime! I regretfully started adding it to demos last week too late not anticipating the time it would take (or I was taking)… well done on this tool!

Curious what your appetite is for creating demo files with YAML vs JSON…

Code. Deploy. Go Live. | 008 | Deprecated: SPFx Field Customizers, Further Eroding M365 Dev's Trust In this episode of Code Deploy Go Live, Julie Turner and Andrew Connell unpack the latest updates in the Microsoft 365 and cloud ecosystem. From GitHub Actions enhancements and the launch of the St...

🚨 Big changes in the #M365 #dev world! On Ep. 8 of @codedeploygo.live, @julieturner.net & @andrewconnell.com unpack GitHub Actions updates, the Sovereign Cloud initiative, and a huge shift: #Microsoft is deprecating #SharePoint Framework Field Customizers 😱 Tune in!
codedeploygo.live/episodes/008...

YouTube video by Code. Deploy. Go Live. Episode 008 Sneak Peek 👉 Deprecated: SPFx Field Customizers, Further Eroding M365 Dev's Trust

Episode 008 Sneak Peek 👉 Deprecated: SPFx Field Customizers, Further Eroding M365 Dev's Trust

Full episodes 👇
📺 youtube.com/shorts/f9ylf...
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Out Wednesday (June 18, 2025) with
@julieturner.net & @andrewconnell.com

#podcastclips #sharepointframework #spfx #fieldcustomizers

✨ #ESPC25 Session: Copilot Customization: Choosing Between Copilot Studio & Teams Toolkit
🎤 Speaker: @andrewconnell.com

Unlock the full potential of M365 Copilot! 🚀 #M365 #CopilotCustomization #AI #TechInnovation #LowCode #TeamsToolkit

More 👉 www.sharepointeurope.com/events/copil...

🎙 We’ve been highlighting @julieturner.net & @andrewconnell.com’s new #Microsoft365Dev podcast @codedeploygo.live… but did we mention you can watch the full episodes on YouTube too? Yep, you’ve got all the options to digest the goodness — listen, watch, repeat.
📺 www.youtube.com/@CodeDeployG...

💥 OPERATION SPIDERWEB: Russia lost over 36% of its strategic bomber fleet on June 1st, 2025.
Over $7 billion in damage but more importantly the aircraft are irreplaceable in the medium term.

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Sure, you can get a lot accomplished using OOTB tools like Microsoft 365 Copilot, create custom agents with #CopilotStudio, and more...

But when you need full control to create robust enterprise LOB systems, you're better off evaluating all your options than drinking the M365 #koolaid.

Don't get me wrong - I don't find fault with it, I'm just disappointed.

Why?

#M365 has a huge moat 👉 most/lots enterprise & organizational data lives there.

But there's just so may footnotes on limitations when it comes to the dev story or OOTB feature story, most recently with #M365 #Copilot

But in the last few months, it's becoming even more clear to me that #Microsoft365 is only seriously interested in making it a SaaS while at the same time, minimally investing in the developer story that's key for ISVs and partners - those that would build apps on it...

The State of SharePoint Development: 12-Year Veterans Take As a SharePoint developer for 12 years, I share my thoughts on the current state of SharePoint development, anticipating diverse reactions.

Ten years ago, I wrote an article stating that #Microsoft365 wasn't a platform, but rather a service.

At the time, I took heat from Microsoft, as they believed it was a great platform to build apps on... 👉 www.voitanos.io/blog/develop...

The more sessions & related articles I consume from #MicrosoftBuild2025, the more impressed I am with what @azure is doing around tools for developers creating modern apps…

… and more frustrated I am with what #Microsoft365Dev is also doing/not doing. 😢