Announcing SharePoint Framework 1.19 with updates on building enterprise extensibility within Microsoft 365
SharePoint Framework 1.19 Release
The SharePoint Framework 1.19 release brings updates for Microsoft Viva and enhancements to the technical stack and capabilities within Microsoft 365. Key capabilities include the introduction of new layout options for the Viva Connections card view, support for Webpack 5, and decoupling build time packages from the SPFx release versioning.
New Layout Options for Viva Connections
One of the highlights of this release is the introduction of a new graphical layout option for charts in the Viva Connections card view. A tutorial on creating a Data Visualization Adaptive Card Extension is provided to help developers leverage this new feature.
Webpack 5 Support
SharePoint Framework 1.19 now supports Webpack 5, enabling developers to take advantage of the latest features and improvements in the Webpack module bundler.
Build Time Packages
Build time packages are now released independently from the SPFx versioning, allowing for quicker resolution of any issues that may arise.
Font Settings Adoption for Custom Solutions
Guidance is provided on how custom SharePoint Framework solutions can adopt font settings from the SharePoint Brand Center, which allows for the management of brand configurations across the tenant.
Additional Resources
These updates further enhance the extensibility options within Microsoft 365 and offer developers more flexibility in building custom solutions for Microsoft Teams, Microsoft Viva, and SharePoint.
Conclusion
SharePoint Framework continues to be a popular choice for building enterprise solutions in Microsoft 365, offering automatic hosting, industry standard tooling, and seamless integration with Microsoft Graph APIs. Developers can leverage the Microsoft Teams Toolkit, SharePoint Framework Yeoman Generator, and Microsoft Viva Toolkit to create powerful and engaging experiences for end users.
Additional Resources and Support
For more information, resources, and support related to SharePoint Framework and Microsoft 365 development, refer to the following links:
- Microsoft 365 & Power Platform Community activities
- Microsoft Learn modules for extending Microsoft Viva Connections
- CLI for Microsoft 365 SharePoint Framework Upgrade tooling
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