Updating Legacy SharePoint Customizations from Pluralsight

SharePoint Framework is the preferred and supported way to develop modern customizations for SharePoint. This course will teach you how to migrate common legacy customizations such as Script Editor web parts to leverage SharePoint Framework.

For many years, developers have used a variety of different tools and methods to build customizations to SharePoint’s user interface. In this course, Updating Legacy SharePoint Customizations, you’ll learn how to take inventory of the customizations in your current SharePoint environment and determine the best approach to update them by developing supported and maintainable modern customizations using SharePoint Framework. First, you’ll explore migration options for the most common types of legacy customizations, including Script Editor web parts and user custom actions. Next, you’ll discover how SharePoint Framework client-side web parts and Application Customizer extensions can be used instead of legacy approaches to build web parts and manipulate the appearance of a page using JavaScript. Finally, you’ll learn how to use Command Set and Field Customizer extensions in place of legacy approaches to define custom Edit Control Block menu items and field renderings using JSLink. When you’re finished with this course, you’ll have the skills and knowledge to assess a legacy SharePoint environment and update the user interface by building modern customizations using SharePoint Framework.

Before beginning this course, you should be familiar with the SharePoint Framework, including how to set up a local development environment, as well as how to create new SharePoint Framework solutions and deploy them via the app catalog

The SharePoint Framework (SPFx) is a page and web part model that provides full support for client-side SharePoint development, easy integration with SharePoint data, and extending Microsoft Teams.

SharePoint has a similar user interface to Office 365 and is known for its ease of use and great user experience. Some of the benefits of using Sharepoint include its built-in multi-purpose functionality, centralized administration, document management and collaboration, and integration with your existing apps. Other benefits of Sharepoint are customizability, enhanced security and site consolidation.

According to Microsoft, SharePoint is used by 78% of Fortune 500 companies. Between 2006 and 2011, Microsoft sold over 36.5 million user licenses.

Open SharePoint central administration, then from the System Settings click on Manage servers in this farm. In the Manage servers in this farm, you will then be able to see the version details as shown in the fig below. The latest version, and all previous versions, of the SharePoint Framework are hosted and available in SharePoint Online.

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Course Overview

Assessing Legacy SharePoint Customizations

Updating Script Editor Web Part Customizations

Updating Other User Interface Customizations

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, what to watch for

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Updates SharePoint customizations to a client-based model providing full support for easy integration with SharePoint data

Provides opportunities to migrate legacy customizations to the most recent supported framework

Taught by Danny Jesse, an experienced instructor in SharePoint Framework development

Exploration of SharePoint Framework's functions and benefits

Assesses legacy customizations, providing students with a clear understanding of their current systems

Activities

Be better prepared before your course. Deepen your understanding during and after it. Supplement your coursework and achieve mastery of the topics covered in Updating Legacy SharePoint Customizations with these activities:

Review HTML and JavaScript basics

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Strengthen foundational skills in HTML and JavaScript to improve readiness and confidence for the more advanced concepts covered in this course.

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Revisit HTML fundamentals like elements, tags, and attributes.
Review JavaScript basics, including variables, data types, and operators.

Follow along with SharePoint Framework tutorials

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Gain hands-on experience by following step-by-step tutorials that guide you through the process of creating and deploying SharePoint Framework solutions.

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Explore official Microsoft tutorials on SharePoint Framework.
Follow along with community-created tutorials and demos.
Experiment with different code samples and snippets.

Build a SharePoint Framework web part

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Creating a real-world web part project will reinforce your understanding of the SharePoint Framework and its practical application.

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Set up a SharePoint development environment
Create a new SharePoint Framework project
Add the necessary components and functionality to your web part
Deploy and test your web part

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Practice Building Script Editor Web Parts

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Reinforce your understanding of legacy SharePoint customizations by practicing building Script Editor web parts.

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Create a new SharePoint Framework project.
Add a Script Editor web part to the project.
Write code to interact with the SharePoint data.
Deploy the web part to your SharePoint site.
Test the web part.

Practice building simple web parts

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Reinforce your understanding of SharePoint Framework concepts by building simple web parts and testing their functionality.

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Follow the tutorial to create a basic list web part.
Create a custom web part that displays user details.

Write a Blog Post on SharePoint Framework

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Enhance your understanding of SharePoint Framework by writing a blog post about it.

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Choose a topic for your blog post.
Research the topic.
Write the blog post.
Publish the blog post.
Promote the blog post.

Join a peer study group

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Connect with other learners, share knowledge, and work together to solve challenges related to SharePoint Framework.

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Find a study group or create your own.
Set regular meeting times and discuss SharePoint Framework topics.
Share resources, code snippets, and best practices.

Develop a custom Edit Control Block menu item

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By creating a custom Edit Control Block menu item, you'll gain hands-on experience with extending the SharePoint user interface.

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Identify the desired functionality for your menu item
Create a SharePoint Framework extension project
Implement the necessary code to create your menu item
Deploy and test your extension

Create a Presentation on Modern SharePoint Customizations

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Solidify your knowledge of modern SharePoint customizations by creating a presentation on the topic.

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Gather information on modern SharePoint customizations.
Create a presentation outline.
Develop the presentation slides.
Rehearse the presentation.
Deliver the presentation.

Organize and review course materials

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Stay organized and maximize retention by effectively managing your notes, assignments, and other course materials.

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Create a structured system for organizing materials.
Regularly review and summarize your notes.
Use active recall techniques to reinforce your memory.

Build a fully functional web part

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Apply your learning by creating a substantial web part that meets a specific business need or requirement.

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Identify a problem or need within your organization.
Design a solution using SharePoint Framework.
Develop and test the web part.
Deploy the web part to a SharePoint site.

Contribute to an open-source SharePoint Framework project

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Gain practical experience and connect with the SharePoint Framework community by contributing to an open-source project.

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Find a suitable open-source project.
Review the project's documentation and codebase.
Identify areas where you can contribute.
Create a pull request with your changes.

Career center

Learners who complete Updating Legacy SharePoint Customizations will develop knowledge and skills that may be useful to these careers:

SharePoint Developer

SharePoint Developers plan, design, and build custom SharePoint solutions to meet the specific needs of their organizations. They work closely with business stakeholders to understand their requirements and translate them into technical solutions. This course on Updating Legacy SharePoint Customizations can be helpful for SharePoint Developers who are looking to update their skills and knowledge on the latest SharePoint Framework (SPFx). By learning how to migrate legacy customizations to SPFx, SharePoint Developers can build more modern and maintainable solutions that leverage the latest SharePoint technologies.

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SharePoint Administrator

SharePoint Administrators are responsible for the day-to-day management and maintenance of SharePoint environments. They ensure that SharePoint is running smoothly and efficiently, and they provide support to users. This course on Updating Legacy SharePoint Customizations may be useful for SharePoint Administrators who are looking to learn more about the latest SharePoint Framework (SPFx). By understanding how to migrate legacy customizations to SPFx, SharePoint Administrators can help their organizations transition to a more modern and maintainable SharePoint environment.

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Web Developer

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Software Engineer

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Systems Analyst

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Network Administrator

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Technical Writer

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