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Here are the steps I took to getting started with SharePoint development: Sign up for Microsoft Virtual Academy and use it Know the basics of C# Know the basics of HTML and CSS Understand the difference between client-side and server-side code Lastly, start learning about SharePoint itself
Which is the best site for SharePoint development?
A very good start, to get you rolling in the right direction, is Microsoft site for SharePoint Development, at http://www.mssharepointdeveloper.com/. This will get you a long way towards understanding what you need to prioritize in your learning efforts.
Here are the different tutorials and training assets available for you to get started on building SharePoint Framework solutions for SharePoint, Microsoft Teams, and Office clients. These tutorials and training modules include both written and a video format.
How can I create a website with SharePoint?
Organizations use SharePoint to create websites. In Microsoft 365, you can create a site from the SharePoint start page. You also get a SharePoint team site whenever you create a Microsoft 365 group in Outlook Online or Microsoft 365. If you’re in SharePoint Server, you can create a team or a number of other types of sites.
Now that you know the SharePoint basics, let’s move on to how you can create your first SharePoint site in just a few steps: Select Your SharePoint Site Architecture. Before building your SharePoint site, you should decide what it will be used for and how it may evolve over time. There are several considerations: Number of site collections.
What kind of development environment do I need for SharePoint?
You can use Visual Studio or your own custom development environment to build SharePoint Framework solutions. You can use a macOS, Windows, or Linux environment as well. Before following the steps in this article, be sure to Set up your Microsoft 365 tenant.
Yes, this is last because if you have a good grasp on all the other stuff, you can learn how to develop in SharePoint. Be sure to get a SharePoint book or use some of the plethora of online materials available and start learning the basics. Create your own VM and install SharePoint.
How long does it take to get SharePoint up and running?
You can get 3-6 month trials of most everything you need to run it and there’s a great setup guide put out by Critical Path Training that will walk you through all the steps to get your new SharePoint VM up and running. This, of course, is just the tip of the iceberg as there’s a ton of other stuff you will need to know and learn.