Developing Microsoft SharePoint® Server 2013 Core Solutions (OD20488B)

About this course

In this course, students learn core skills that are common to almost all SharePoint development activities. These include working with the server-side and client-side object models, developing and deploying features, solutions, and apps, managing identity and permissions, querying and updating list data, managing taxonomy, using workflow to manage business processes, and customizing the user interface.

Course Outline

Module 1: SharePoint as a Developer Platform

This module examines different approaches that can be used to develop applications with SharePoint Server 2013 the scenarios in which each approach might be appropriate.

Lessons

• Introducing the SharePoint Developer Landscape
• Choosing Approaches to SharePoint Development
• Understanding SharePoint 2013 Deployment and Execution Models

Lab : Comparing Web Parts and App Parts

Module 2: Working with SharePoint Objects

This module introduces the server-side SharePoint object model and how the core classes relate to sites and collections. The server-side SharePoint object model provides a core set of classes that represent different items in the logical architecture of a SharePoint deployment. Students also learn how manage permissions for server-side code.

Lessons

• Understanding the SharePoint Object Hierarchy
• Working with Sites and Webs
• Working with Execution Contexts

Lab : Working with Sites and WebsLab : Working with Execution Contexts

Module 3: Working with Lists and Libraries

This module explains how to interact with lists and libraries. Students learn about how to work with lists and libraries programmatically using the server-side SharePoint object model and how to use query classes and LINQ to SharePoint to query and retrieve data from SharePoint lists. Student also learn how to efficiently work with lists that contain large numbers of items.

Lessons

• Using List and Library Objects
• Querying and Retrieving List Data
• Working with Large Lists

Lab : Querying and Retrieving List Data

Lab : Working with Large Lists

After completing this module, students will be able to:

• Interact with lists and libraries programmatically.
• Query and retrieve list data.
• Perform operations efficiently on large lists.

Module 4: Designing and Managing Features and Solutions

This module examines creating and deploying custom Developing a SharePoint solutions and features. The students also learn how and when to use sandbox solutions.

Lessons

• Understanding Features and Solutions
• Configuring Features and Solutions
• Working with Sandboxed Solutions

Lab : Working with Features and Solutions

Module 5: Working with Server-Side Code

This module describes how to develop and deploy Web Parts and event receivers in a solution.

Lessons

• Developing Web Parts
• Using Event Receivers
• Using Timer Jobs
• Storing Configuration Data

Lab : Working with Server-Side Code

Module 6: Managing Identity and Permissions

This module describes how manage permissions through code and customize authentication using custom claims providers.

Lessons

• Understanding Identity Management in SharePoint 2013
• Managing Permissions in SharePoint 2013
• Configuring Forms-Based Authentication
• Customizing the Authentication Experience

Lab : Managing Permissions Programmatically in SharePoint 2013

Lab : Creating and Deploying a Custom Claims Provider

Module 7: Introducing Apps for SharePoint

This module introduces the SharePoint App, a new way to customize SharePoint functionality with SharePoint Server 2013.

Lessons

• Overview of Apps for SharePoint
• Developing Apps for SharePoint

Lab : Creating a Site Suggestions App

Module 8: Client-Side SharePoint Development

This module describes how to use JavaScript Client Object Model (CSOM), managed code CSOM and the REST API to build SharePoint Apps.

Lessons

• Using the Client-Side Object Model for Managed Code
• Using the Client-Side Object Model for JavaScript
• Using the REST API with JavaScript

Lab : Using the Client-Side Object Model for Managed Code

Lab : Using the REST API with JavaScript

Module 9: Developing Remote Hosted SharePoint Apps

This module examines the difference between provider hosted Apps and Remote Hosted Apps. The students will also create and deploy a Provider Hosted App.

Lessons

• Overview of Remote Hosted Apps
• Configuring Remote Hosted Apps
• Developing Remote Hosted Apps

Lab : Configuring a Provider Hosted SharePoint App

Lab : Developing a Provider Hosted SharePoint App

Module 10: Publishing and Distributing Apps

This module introduces the App Catalog so users to locate, purchase, and install apps easily. The students learn how to package and publish Apps to the App Catalog.

Lessons

• Understanding the App Management Architecture
• Understanding App Packages
• Publishing Apps
• Installing, Updating, and Uninstalling Apps

Lab : Publishing an App to a Corporate Catalog

Lab : Installing, Updating, and Uninstalling Apps

Module 11: Automating Business Processes

This module explains how to create workflows and workflow actions using Visio 2013, SharePoint Designer 2013 and Visual Studio 2012.

Lessons

• Understanding Workflow in SharePoint 2013
• Building Workflows by using Visio 2013 and SharePoint Designer 2013
• Developing Workflows in Visual Studio 2012

Lab : Building Workflows in Visio 2013 and SharePoint Designer 2013

Lab : Creating Workflow Actions in Visual Studio 2012

Module 12: Managing Taxonomy

This module explains the importance of a good taxonomy in SharePoint and working with the components of the taxonomy. The students also see how to tie event receivers to the taxonomy.

Lessons

• Managing Taxonomy in SharePoint 2013
• Working with Content Types
• Working with Advanced Features of Content Types

Lab : Working with Content Types

Lab : Working with Advanced Features of Content Types

Module 13: Managing Custom Components and Site Life Cycles

This module explains how you can create custom component definitions and templates, which enable you to deploy custom sites, lists and other components across a farm.

Lessons

• Defining Custom Lists
• Defining Custom Sites
• Managing SharePoint Sites

Lab : Managing Custom Components and Site Life Cycles

Module 14: Customizing User Interface ElementsThis module explains different ways of customizing the SharePoint user interface, such as adding buttons to the ribbon or modifying the appearance of list views.

Lessons

• Working with Custom Actions
• Using Client-Side User Interface Components
• Customizing the SharePoint List User Interface

Lab : Using the Edit Control Block to Launch an App

Lab : Using jQuery to Customize the SharePoint List User Interface

Module 15: Working with Branding and Navigation

This module explains ways to customize branding, designing, publishing and navigating sites in SharePoint Server 2013. The students also learn how to create devise independent sites standard web technologies, such as HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Lessons

• Creating and Applying Themes
• Branding and Designing Publishing Sites
• Tailoring Content to Platforms and Devices
• Configuring and Customizing Navigation

Lab : Branding and Designing Publishing SitesLab : Configuring Farm-Wide Navigation

Audience profile

The course is intended for professional developers who develop solutions for SharePoint products and technologies in a team-based, medium-sized to large development environment. While some familiarity with SharePoint solution development is required, candidates are not expected to have prior experience with the new features in SharePoint Server 2013.

The ideal candidate is a technical lead with at least four years of SharePoint and web development experience. The candidate is responsible for designing custom code for projects that are deployed to or interact with SharePoint environments. This includes:

• Selecting an appropriate approach and building customizations in SharePoint.
• Creating and implementing a strategy for solution packaging, deployment, and upgrading.
• Identifying SharePoint data and content structures for customizations.
• Performing diagnostics and debugging.
• Planning and designing applications for scalability and performance.
• Identifying and mitigating performance issues of customizations.
• Understanding authentication and authorization.
• Experience with Windows PowerShell.
• Broad familiarity with SharePoint capabilities.
• Familiarity with Online Services such as Azure and SharePoint Online.

Before attending this course, students must have:

• A working knowledge of using Visual Studio 2010 or Visual Studio 2012 to develop solutions.
• A basic working knowledge of SharePoint solution development, either in SharePoint 2013 or in earlier versions of SharePoint.
• A working knowledge of Visual C# and the .NET Framework 4.5.
• A basic understanding of ASP.NET and server-side web development technologies, including request/response and the page lifecycle.
• A basic understanding of AJAX and asynchronous programming techniques.
• A basic working knowledge of client-side web technologies including HTML, CSS, and JavaScript.

Earning this Microsoft qualification will qualify you for:

• Developer
• SharePoint Developer
• ASP.NET Developer
• Analyst

In these roles, you could earn an average of £47,500 per year (source: itjobswatch, 2016, UK)