SharePoint Framework 1.17.3 Release

Microsoft has announced the release of SharePoint Framework 1.17.3, which includes updates and fixes for Microsoft 365 extensibility. The update includes automatic single sign-on and hosting with standard web stack tooling for enterprise solutions. The release is part of the company's plan to make more frequent updates based on feedback from the ecosystem.

Updates in SharePoint Framework 1.17.3

The 1.17.3 version focuses on addressing various issues, including bug fixes and improvements.

What is SharePoint Framework?

SharePoint Framework is a commonly used extensibility option in Microsoft 365 for building custom components for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and SharePoint. The framework allows developers to build enterprise solutions with automatic hosting, single sign-on, and standard web stack tooling. It is used by thousands of partners and customers to build custom experiences for end users.

Key Advantages

The key advantages of SharePoint Framework include:

• Automatic hosting in SharePoint without additional maintenance or operational costs
• Automatic and seamless single sign-on for all platforms
• Standard web stack tooling with node, npm, TypeScript, and any JavaScript framework of your preference
• Flexibility to use the same component across the different hosts without code-level changes
• Access to Microsoft Graph APIs for accessing business data
• Reusable controls with data connectivity to Microsoft Graph provided by Microsoft Graph Toolkit

Additional Resources and Support

Users can report any issues or feedback using the issue list provided. The community calls and other Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community activities will cover Microsoft Graph, Microsoft Teams, Power Platform, Microsoft Viva, OneDrive, SharePoint, and more. Users can follow @Microsoft365Dev on Twitter to stay updated on Microsoft 365 Platform announcements.

The company encourages developers to use Microsoft Teams Toolkit, SharePoint Framework Yeoman Generator, or Microsoft Viva Toolkit to build SharePoint Framework-powered solutions.