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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 State of CSS 2025 survey to a major Google Cloud outage and Microsoft's new Sovereign Cloud initiative, they break down what matters and why.But the real headline? Microsoft’s deprecation of SharePoint Framework Field Customizers. Julie and Andrew dive deep into the implications of this controversial move, exploring how it breaks long-standing developer contracts, disrupts business-critical solutions, and erodes trust in the SharePoint extensibility model. If you're a Microsoft 365 developer, this is a must-listen episode.🔗 LINKSNews:🔗 Release Branch Strategies in CI/CD with Federated Identity - GitHub edition🔗 State of CSS 2025 Survey🔗 GCP Service Health - June 12, 2025🔗 Introducing Multi-Vector and Scoring Profile integration with Semantic Ranking in Azure AI Search🔗 Resharing to external users required after enabling Microsoft SharePoint integration with Microsoft Entra B2B🔗 Announcing comprehensive sovereign solutions empowering European organizations🔗 Microsoft Is Changing the Way It Delivers M365 Enterprise App Updates🔗 AC's Blog Post: SharePoint Online's Support for Content Security Policy🔗 Support Update for SharePoint Framework Field Customizers in Lists and Document Libraries🔗 AC's Blog Post: Microsoft retires SharePoint Framework field customizersPicks:🔗 AC: Netflix: Turning Point Vietnam War🔗 JT: Where the ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Eat Around the World | Condé Nast Traveler🔗 JT: We Feed People Documentary🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (17:10) - News (36:00) - SharePoint Framework Field Customizers Deprecated (51:09) - AC's & Julie's Picks

007 | News & Opinions from the Microsoft Build 2025 Conference

In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss the highlights from the Microsoft Build Conference 2025, reflecting on new developments in Microsoft 365 and Azure. They share personal experiences from recent conferences, the launch of their podcast, and delve into significant updates such as the rebranding of the Teams Toolkit to the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit, changes in SDKs, and the frustrating release of the Teams AI Library v2 preview.The conversation emphasizes the importance of these updates for developers and the evolving landscape of Microsoft technologies. In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss the complexities and frustrations surrounding the Teams AI Library and its recent developments. They delve into the improvements in declarative agents, the introduction of TypeSpec for easier API management, and the role of MCP servers in decoupling operations. The conversation also touches on upcoming APIs for Copilot, rapid updates on Azure, and a comparison between the development focus of Microsoft 365 and Azure.🔗 LINKSNews:VS Code: Old Fashioned CSS FormatterMicrosoft Build 2025Microsoft Build 2025 - Book of NewsAC's Article - Microsoft 365 Full-Stack Developer's Recap to Build 2025AC's YouTube Playlist - Microsoft Build 2025 - for Microsoft 365 Full-Stack DevelopersPicks:AC: NASA MCP Server Julie: Boards by Elle Simone Scott🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (07:46) - News (12:25) - Microsoft Build 2025 Recap (45:49) - AC's & Julie's Picks

006 | API First: Lessons Microsoft 365 Can Learn from Azure

In this episode, Julie Turner and Andrew Connell share the latest enhancement in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines with federated identity login via the Microsoft 365 CLI, thanks to Martin Lingstuyl. This new feature simplifies the login process and eliminates the need for app registrations and certificates. The main focus of the episode was the critical discussion of the frustrations and challenges faced by developers due to the lack of robust API support in Microsoft 365.They also discuss the importance of both delegated and application permissions, and why every new feature in Microsoft 365 should be supported by APIs from day one. Understand the impact of missing APIs on business processes and the necessity for comprehensive API coverage in modern development.🔗 LINKSNews:Add login through federated identity for Azure DevopsNested App Authentication: Now generally available across Microsoft 365Announcing the updated Teams AI Library and MCP supportTypeSpec 1.0 GA: API First, Made PracticalDev Proxy v0.27 with generating TypeSpec files and configuring using natural languageShow HN: An MCP server for understanding AWS costsMicrosoft Copilot Studio ❤️ MCPThe Azure MCP Server, bringing the power of Azure to your agentsPicks:AC: Private Japanese lunar lander enters orbit around moon ahead of a June touchdownJulie: Netflix's Chefs Table | Legends🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:41) - News (19:10) - API First - Lessons Microsoft 365 Can Learn from Azure (52:36) - AC's & Julie's Picks

005 | Teams App Development: Comparing Data Storage Options

In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss the release of PMP PowerShell V3 by Erwin van Hunen, which now supports .NET 8 and PowerShell 7.4. We also touch on new Microsoft Teams development templates for creating collaborative agents and some recent bugs discovered in Teams app development. The focus of this episode is on data storage options for Microsoft Teams app development. Andrew and Julie explore four primary methods for storing data in Teams apps: SharePoint site collections, OneDrive, SharePoint Embedded, and Azure resources.They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option, providing insights into when and why to use each method. Whether you're building a simple app or a robust enterprise solution, this episode offers valuable guidance including security considerations and practical tips for effective data management in Teams app development. 🔗 LINKSNews:PnP PowerShell v3 released!Explore AI-Powered Teams Apps🐞Tabs - React with Fluent UI template has invalid scopesPicks:AC: Playwright Live - Testing with AI using Playwright MCP (Model Context Protocol) + Live DemoJulie: The Lost Kitchen - Chocolate Chip Cookies🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (04:20) - News (14:45) - Feature: Teams App Development - Comparing Data Storage Options (32:26) - AC's & Julie's Picks

004 | Optimizing SharePoint Framework Projects with Reusable Code

In this episode, Julie Turner and Andrew Connel discuss the latest updates in SharePoint Framework version 1.21, including the introduction of flexible layout configurations for web parts and the bump in Node.js and TypeScript versions. Then they dive deep into the world of reusable code in the SharePoint Framework. Learn about the benefits and challenges of using NPM packages, workspaces, and submodules. Discover strategies for building and managing reusable code libraries, and how to effectively integrate them into your projects for enhanced development efficiency.🔗 LINKSNews:Announcing SharePoint Framework 1.21 with updates on building enterprise extensibility within Microsoft 365Microsoft 365 Copilot: Built for the era of human–agent collaborationIntroducing the Microsoft Graph API usage reportPicks:AC: Netflix's Full SwingJulie: The Lost Kitchen - Chocolate Chip Cookies🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (03:07) - News (18:11) - Optimizing SharePoint Framework Projects with Reusable Code (50:58) - AC's & Julie's Picks