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Andrew Connell

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🤓 Principal Software Engineer @avepoint.bsky.social · 22-year Microsoft MVP 🌎 andrewconnell.com 📍St Johns, Florida 🇺🇸

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Code. Deploy. Go Live. @codedeploygo.live · 22/04/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Code. Deploy. Go Live.: 030 | M365 Copilot Declarative Agents Level Up: MCP Apps, Embedded Knowledge & Coding Skills. Have a listen:
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030 | M365 Copilot Declarative Agents Level Up: MCP Apps, Embedded Knowledge & Coding Skills
In this episode, Andrew and Julie dive into the latest updates to the...
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 08/04/2026
⏰ Last call: today at noon ET. A few hours from now I'm going live to answer the question I get more than any other right now: "Andrew, which agent option should I actually use?"
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 07/04/2026
You rolled out M365 Copilot. Leadership's happy. Press release went out. 🚀 Then someone asks: "Can it answer questions from our SOPs? Our ERP? That SharePoint site nobody's touched since 2019 but somehow runs half the company?" Out of the box? No. 😳 🧵 👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 24/03/2026
#VibeCoding and #AgenticEngineering are NOT the same thing. After months of using AI agents daily, I wrote about where vibe coding falls apart and why agentic engineering is the better path for professional devs. 📧 That's what today's newsletter is about 🔗 vtns.io/zid6jj #ClaudeCode
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 18/03/2026
Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit v6.6.0 just dropped and it's a big one. 🏛️ GCC-M support 🧠 Embedded knowledge for Declarative Agents 🔌 MCP going GA 🗑️ 61 templates removed Here's what you need to know. 🧵 👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 13/03/2026
Latest newsletter: 🎂 SharePoint turned 25 and I turned 50. I reflected on half a life spent on one platform - the undocumented hacks, two businesses, decades of friendships, and hard lessons. 📧 Subscribe for this issue plus weekly M365 dev news. vtns.io/iencga
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 10/03/2026
🎂 SharePoint turned 25. I turned 50 two days earlier. Half my life on one platform - I wrote about the hacks, the hard lessons, two businesses, and why the people matter most. Subscribe to my newsletter for the full story plus weekly M365 dev news. vtns.io/nfta51 #sharepoint25 #SharePointat25
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FLAVOR FLAV ⏰ @flavorflav.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
Thankx again for the brands who have reached out about She Got Game weekend,,, I gots a small but mighty staff starting to work thru those requests and we working with the athletes to see what they want.
Screenshot of IG DMs between Flav and athlete about products they might want
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Carl Quintanilla @carlquintanilla.bsky.social · 28/02/2026
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God @thegodshow.com · 28/02/2026
The ‘Board of Peace’ started World War 3 so fast.
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 27/02/2026
Microsoft says don't do DOM manipulation in SPFx. I teach devs the same. But I do it myself. In this week's newsletter, I shared the responsible approach I follow and the real-world solutions I've built with it. Subscribe to catch this issue and future ones!
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Vesa Juvonen @vesajuvonen.bsky.social · 21/01/2026
💡 SPFx 1.22 updates the toolchain; Gulp is out, Heft is in. Let @vesajuvonen.bsky.social and @andrewconnell.com show what changes and how the new build pipeline works. 📺 Watch the demo → youtu.be/ofd2pLMVvS0
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Code. Deploy. Go Live. @codedeploygo.live · 21/01/2026
Episode 023 Cloud Dev Trends: Our Wishes & Predictions for 2026! @julieturner.net and @andrewconnell.com talk wishes and predictions for Microsoft 365 developers in 2026. Watch or listen to the full episode! 👇 📺 aka.codedeploygo.live/v023 🎧 aka.codedeploygo.live/e023
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 12/02/2026
Did you know M365 Copilot has a hidden default that overrides your agent's instructions? In my latest newsletter, I break down the problem, how I discovered it, and the fix. Subscribe to get this issue and future ones 👇 vtns.io/h51kvz
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 10/02/2026
Your M365 Copilot agent isn't ignoring your instructions by accident. There's a hidden default workflow overriding your prompt engineering. I'm breaking down the problem and the fix in my next newsletter issue today! Subscribe so you don't miss it 👇 vtns.io/4ss7ss
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 05/02/2026
Workshop starts Monday. Discounted early-bird seats still available for hands-on #MicrosoftTeams app development training. This isn't recorded content - it's live instruction with real-time help. 📅 Feb 10-12 & Feb 17-19 🎟️ vtns.io/fghfz1 #MicrosoftTeams #DevTraining
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 03/02/2026
Here's what you WON'T learn in my Microsoft Teams workshop: shortcuts that break in production, theory without practice, and how to chase every feature Microsoft announced last week. Here's what you WILL learn: How to build Teams apps that actually work. 🎟️ vtns.io/fghfz1 🧵 👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 02/02/2026
Early-bird pricing ends soon. Save $50 on my #MicrosoftTeams AppDev workshop - but only if you're one of the first 25 to register. Feb 10-12 and Feb 17-19. Live instruction. Small class. 🎟️ vtns.io/fghfz1 #Teams #Workshop
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 30/01/2026
Checks notes... yup... this tracks...
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Code. Deploy. Go Live. @codedeploygo.live · 28/01/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Code. Deploy. Go Live.: 024 | SharePoint Framework Issues, Upcoming Features, & Data-Bound Controls. Have a listen:
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024 | SharePoint Framework Issues, Upcoming Features, & Data-Bound Controls
In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner cover critical...
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 29/01/2026
"Truly an exemplary learning experience!" - Rod Merritt, Staff Engineer at Monster Energy Join my Microsoft Teams Apps workshop this February and get the same hands-on, expert instruction. 🎟️ Register: vtns.io/fghfz1 #DeveloperWorkshop
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 27/01/2026
"Andrew's clear guidance, combined with practical demos and code examples, made complex topics incredibly easy to understand. Truly an exemplary learning experience!" - Rod Merritt, Staff Engineer at Monster Energy 🎟️ Join the Feb workshop: vtns.io/fghfz1 🧵 👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 23/01/2026
The Microsoft Teams documentation is scattered, incomplete, and often outdated. If you've tried to learn Teams development from the official docs, you already know this. There's no clear path from "I want to build an app" to "I shipped to production." 🧵 👇 🎟️ vtns.io/fghfz1
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 22/01/2026
You can't build production Teams apps from documentation alone. You need expert guidance, real examples, and someone to help when you get stuck. That's what my workshop provides. Feb 10-19. 🎟️ vtns.io/fghfz1 #TeamsDev #LiveTraining
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Code. Deploy. Go Live. @codedeploygo.live · 14/01/2026
🎙️ Just published a new episode of Code. Deploy. Go Live.: 023 | Cloud Dev Trends: Our Wishes & Predictions for 2026!. Have a listen:
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023 | Cloud Dev Trends: Our Wishes & Predictions for 2026!
Join Andrew Connell and Julie Turner as they share their top wishes and...
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 16/01/2026
The best Teams developers I know didn't start with AI bots. They started with tabs - the foundation that everything else builds on. 🎟️ Learn Teams app fundamentals in my Feb 10-19 workshop: vtns.io/fghfz1 #MicrosoftTeams #WebDevelopment
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 16/01/2026
Most developers start Microsoft Teams development backwards - jumping into bots and AI before understanding tabs and personal apps. That's why they struggle. Master the foundation first. Everything else gets easier. 🎟️ Workshop Feb 10-19: vtns.io/fghfz1 🧵👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 16/01/2026
In my newsletter this week: 6 #SharePointFramework concepts that trip up even experienced devs. Why you've never "installed" #SPFx, what NPM vulnerabilities actually mean, and the setup steps most people skip... and more! Subscribe 👉 vtns.io/mbzryg
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 12/01/2026
Next newsletter: 6 #SharePointFramework concepts that trip up even experienced devs. Why you've never "installed" #SPFx, what NPM vulnerabilities actually mean, and the setup steps most people skip... and more! Subscribe 👉 vtns.io/82xtft
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 12/01/2026
Last chance. SharePoint Framework workshop starts tomorrow. Early-bird discount spots still available. Stop piecing together knowledge - get comprehensive SPFx training that works. vtns.io/3vr8ve #SharePoint #SharePointFramework #SPFx #LastChance
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 12/01/2026
Final reminder: My SharePoint Framework workshop starts Monday, January 13th. Early-bird discount ($50 off, first 25 students) expires Sunday night. This is it.
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 08/01/2026
Final reminder: We're going live later today @11 AM to tackle #SPFx v1.22's new #Heft build system. If you're working with #SharePointFramework, this session is designed specifically for you. 🎟️ vtns.io/spfx122-bsky 🧵 👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 07/01/2026
1 day left 👉 TOMORROW: SPFx Heft build system 📅 Thursday, January 8! Deep dive into the gulp replacement with real migration examples and customization strategies. 📺 FREE WEBINAR… interactive, practical. 🎟️ Register now vtns.io/spfx122-bsky #SPFx #Microsoft365 #DevEducation
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 07/01/2026
💬 "I can't recommend this workshop enough, hands down, one of the best I've ever attended!" - Sriram Pasham Here's why my SPFx workshop consistently gets this feedback: 🧵 👇 vtns.io/3vr8ve
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 06/01/2026
"I went from knowing little about SPFx to confidently building my first web part in just a few hours." Join my SharePoint Framework workshop 🎟️ 📅 Jan 13-15, or 🎟️ 📅 Jan 13-15 & 20-22 First 25 save $50 👉 vtns.io/3vr8ve #SharePoint #SPFx
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 06/01/2026
I've been teaching #SharePointFramework development for years. I can tell you this with certainty 👉 the gulp-to-Heft transition is where most teams will struggle in 2026. Not because #Heft is bad. It's actually better designed for complex scenarios. 🎟️ vtns.io/spfx122-bsky 🧵 👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 06/01/2026
The gulp-to-Heft switch in #SharePointFramework is the biggest toolchain change in years. Most devs are confused about migration. I'm breaking it down Jan 8 - architecture, migration examples, customization patterns. Free webinar. 🎟️ Register now vtns.io/spfx122-bsky #SPFx #Microsoft365
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 04/01/2026
SPFx v1.22's new Heft build system is powerful but has a learning curve. Free webinar this Thursday walks through the architecture, migration strategies, & customization patterns. Interactive Q&A included!! 🎟️ Register now vtns.io/spfx122-bsky #SharePoint #BuildTools #SharePointFramework #SPFx
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 04/01/2026
The gulp-to-Heft migration in #SPFx v1.22 isn't optional. Sure, your existing projects still work. Microsoft didn't break backward compatibility. But every new SPFx project uses Heft now. 🧵 👇 #SharePointFramework #gulp #heft 🎟️ vtns.io/spfx122-bsky
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 03/01/2026
Workshop starts soon. Early-bird pricing ending. Master SharePoint Framework with live instruction, hands-on labs, and real code. Jan 13-15 or 13-15 & 20-22. First 25 save $50. vtns.io/3vr8ve #SharePoint #SPFx #SharePointFramework
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 03/01/2026
3 questions every SPFx dev is asking: Do I migrate now? How do I customize Heft? What about webpack? Answering all of this in a free webinar on Thursday, Jan 8. Real examples, no fluff. 🎟️ Register now vtns.io/spfx122-bsky #SharePointFramework #WebDevelopment
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 02/01/2026
Documentation teaches syntax. Stack Overflow solves errors. But neither teaches you the PATTERNS that make SPFx solutions maintainable and scalable. That's the gap my workshop fills. 🧵 👇
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 02/01/2026
Three questions I keep hearing about the SPFx v1.22 build system changes: ❓ Do I need to migrate my existing projects right now? ❓ How do I implement the same customizations I had with gulp? ❓ What happens to my custom webpack configurations? 🧵👇 🎟️ vtns.io/spfx122-bsky
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Code. Deploy. Go Live. @codedeploygo.live · 01/01/2026
Episode 022 How We Use AI in Our Personal and Work Lives In this end-of-year episode, @andrewconnell.com and @julieturner.net dive into how AI has become an integral part of their daily lives. Watch or listen to the full episode! 👇 📺 aka.codedeploygo.live/v022 🎧 aka.codedeploygo.live/e022
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 31/12/2025
Microsoft killed gulp in SPFx v1.22. Replaced it with Heft. If you're maintaining SPFx projects, this changes everything about your build process. Free webinar Jan 8 covers the migration path and customization strategies. 🎟️ Register now vtns.io/spfx122-bsky #SharePoint #SPFx #WebDev
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 31/12/2025
How much time have you wasted fighting the SharePoint Framework toolchain? ❌ Node conflicts ❌ Build errors ❌ mysterious dependency issues There's a better way. 🧵👇 vtns.io/3vr8ve
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 31/12/2025
Latest newsletter: My 2025 year in review + 2026 preview. What changed, why I'm waiting on SPFx updates, and where M365 dev is heading. ✉️ Subscribe to get this issue & future issues:
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 30/12/2025
Real-world #SPFx patterns, not toy examples. Property panes that scale. API strategies that work. Deployment you can trust. 📅 My January workshop covers it all. 💰 Save $50 (first students). 🎟️ Learn more 👉 vtns.io/3vr8ve #SharePoint #Microsoft365 #SharePointFramework
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 30/12/2025
Microsoft just killed gulp in SharePoint Framework v1.22. 😱 If you've spent years mastering gulp-based SPFx workflows, this probably feels like the rug getting pulled out from under you. 🧵 👇 🎟️ vtns.io/spfx122-bsky
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Andrew Connell @andrewconnell.com · 29/12/2025
Tired of piecing together SharePoint Framework knowledge from outdated tutorials? My SPFx workshop is back this January with 2 flexible options. 🎯 First 25 students save $50. vtns.io/3vr8ve
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