In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner cover critical SharePoint Framework issues affecting developers in early 2026. We discuss breaking changes in the new document library experience that push command set extensions to overflow menus and break folder hiding settings, a significant debugging bug preventing field and form customizers from executing on lists during local development, and the upcoming SPFx Developer Toolbar. We also dive deep into the architectural debate between data-bound "smart" controls versus separation of concerns, examining dependency conflicts in PnP Reusable Controls caused by outdated PnP.js versions and why forcing developers to accept control-imposed dependencies creates maintenance nightmares.

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From the episode intro & banter:
🔗 AC: Microsoft 365 Copilot & Claude Naming is Misleading
🔗 Julie: Ask Sympraxis & WorkIQ

SharePoint Framework Issues & New Features:
🔗 🐞 Issue 10607: SP Lists breaking SPFx extensibility (field & form customizers)
🔗 🐞 Issue 10598: New doc library breaking SPFx extensibility
🔗 💬 Ask Sympraxis: New Document Library (FEB-4, 2026)
🔗 ✨ SPFx Debug Toolbar

Data-Bound Controls
🔗 PnP Reusable React Controls
🔗 PnP Reusable Property Pane Controls

Andrew's Pick:
🔗 Apollo Guidance Computer: Restoring the computer that put man on the Moon

Julie's Pick:
🔗 Tech Promised Everything. Did it deliver? | Scott Hanselman

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🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

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Music Credit: Ken Bagley

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (16:45) - SharePoint Framework News (issues & new feature)
• (40:04) - Data-Bound UX Controls
• (01:01:56) - AC's & Julie's Picks

Join Andrew Connell and Julie Turner as they share their top wishes and predictions for 2026 in cloud-based development, focusing on Microsoft 365 and Azure.

Andrew wishes Microsoft would consolidate its confusing AI and Copilot landscape, adopt Anthropic's skills concept for better token usage, and improve documentation to focus on transformation rather than just technical how-tos. Julie hopes Microsoft will finally complete classic SharePoint page modernization, especially for configuration pages, and expand API coverage for critical features like document sets, term store management, and site settings.

On the predictions front, Andrew foresees continued confusion in Microsoft's Teams and agent development story through the Build conference and beyond, while Anthropic continues to lead in AI trust and transparency. Julie predicts potential progress on classic site cleanup but expects disappointment on API improvements and Azure Functions fixes.

This candid discussion offers valuable insights into the challenges developers face with the Microsoft ecosystem and where the platform needs to evolve in 2026.

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Andrew's Picks:
🔗 Anthropic: Create and distribute a plugin marketplace for Claude Code
🔗 claude-reflect: A self-learning system for Claude Code that captures corrections, positive feedback, and preferences — then syncs them to CLAUDE.md and AGENTS.md.

Julie's Pick:
🔗 The 21 Best Non-Alcoholic Drinks In A Can Or Bottle, Based On Testing

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🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

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Music Credit: Ken Bagley

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (08:18) - Wishes for 2026
• (37:01) - Predictions for 2026
• (01:00:37) - AC's & Julie's Picks

The original audio recording cut out ~30 minutes (when the full episode was ~67m)... this has been fixed in the latest download.

In this end-of-year episode, Andrew and Julie dive into how AI has become an integral part of their daily lives. They discuss the various AI tools they rely on for personal tasks, business operations, and software development, including Gemini, Claude, and GitHub Copilot. The conversation covers when and why they choose specific platforms, how AI assists in their writing processes, and the role of AI coding assistants in their development workflows. They also touch on thought-provoking content about AI's impact on society, referencing episodes from the Diary of a CEO podcast featuring discussions on brain health and leadership perspectives from Simon Sinek.

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From the episode intro & banter:
🔗 AC's January 2026 SPFx Workshop

Microsoft Playwright Workspaces:
🔗 Introducing Azure App Testing: Scalable End-to-end App Validation
🔗 MS Learn: What is Playwright Workspaces

News / Feature
🔗 DOAC: Brain Experts WARNING: Watch This Before Using ChatGPT Again!
🔗 DOAC: Simon Sinek: You're Being Lied To About AI's Real Purpose! We're Teaching Our Kids To Not Be Human!

Julie's Pick:
🔗 Focus Challenge: This Sound *REWIRES* Something Inside You | Tibetan Singing Bowl Sound Bath for Stress Relief, HEAL

Andrew's Pick:
🔗 Jonny Miller: The Truth About How Your Nervous System Operates

🎙️ PODCAST
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🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

Sympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTube

Voitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Bluesky

Music Credit: Ken Bagley

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (14:54) - Episode Discussion
• (01:03:07) - AC's & Julie's Picks

In this episode of Code Deploy GoLive, hosts Julie Turner and Andrew Connell explore why Microsoft 365 Copilot experiences vary significantly depending on where you access them—whether in Outlook, Word, Teams, or the standalone Copilot app. Through real-world examples and technical insights, they explain how different orchestrators power various Copilot experiences, from the App Chat orchestrator to the SharePoint and Copilot Studio orchestrators, each with unique capabilities and limitations. Learn why the same query can produce different results across applications, how Copilot accesses data through semantic indexing rather than directly from Microsoft Graph, and what this means for user experience and enterprise AI adoption. Andrew also shares key takeaways from the European SharePoint Conference (ESPC), including insights on SharePoint Framework 1.22, the future of developers in the AI era, and Microsoft's approach to declarative agents. Essential listening for developers, IT professionals, and anyone implementing or working with Microsoft 365 Copilot in their organization.

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🔗 Julie's LinkedIn Post about Copilot

Julie's Pick:
🔗 DIRT | Aventure Local

Andrew's Pick:
🔗 The Lazarus Project

🎙️ PODCAST
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🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

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Music Credit: Ken Bagley

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (12:20) - Agent 365 Follow Up
• (16:31) - Microsoft 365 Copilot Experiences & Orchestrators
• (52:40) - AC's & Julie's Picks

Join Andrew Connell and Julie Turner as they recap Microsoft Ignite 2025, diving deep into the latest announcements for developers. They discuss Agent 365's new governance capabilities, Copilot API updates, including retrieval and search features, and exciting declarative agent enhancements. The hosts also cover Security Copilot's inclusion with E5 licenses and share their thoughts on Microsoft's evolving AI and agent ecosystem.

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From the episode intro & banter:
🔗 Voitanos' 2025 End of Year Sale (thru December 6, 2025)

News / Feature
🔗 Ignite 2025 - Book of News
🔗 From Innovation to Enterprise Trust with Microsoft Agent 365
🔗 Microsoft Agent 365 Interoperability for Smart, Secure Productivity
🔗 Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs: What’s New and What’s Next
🔗 TypeSpec: Better Option for M365 Copilot Declarative Agents

Julie's Pick:
🔗 Alton Brown Cooks Food | Episode 1: The Big Bird

Andrew's Pick:
🔗 Misha Charoudin

🎙️ PODCAST
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🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

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Music Credit: Ken Bagley

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (10:03) - Ignite 2025 Recap
• (50:16) - AC's & Julie's Picks

In this episode of the Code Deploy Go Live Podcast, hosts Julie Turner and Andrew Connell discuss significant changes in the SharePoint framework, particularly the transition from Gulp to Heft in v1.22. They share frustrations with Microsoft Graph and PowerShell, emphasizing the importance of community engagement in influencing Microsoft’s decisions. The episode also covers the new build tool chain, customization options, and the impact of these changes on developers.

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From the episode intro & banter:
🔗 MS: Migrating from IDCRL auth to modern auth in SharePoint
🔗 AC: M365 Agents Toolkit: Great tech but lacks developer empathy
🔗 AC: Microsoft's Own Goals in Teams Development

News / Feature
🔗 MS: SharePoint Framework Toolchain: Heft-based
🔗 MS: Understanding the Heft-based toolchain (how it works)
🔗 AC: Create a Custom Stylelint Heft Task Plugin - Great for SPFx Projects!

Julie's Pick:
🔗 Happy Viking

Andrew's Pick:
🔗 Claude Code on the Web

🎙️ PODCAST
🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky

🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

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Music Credit: Ken Bagley

Dive into the fundamentals of Azure Functions with Julie and Andrew as they explain this powerful serverless computing service for Microsoft 365 developers. Learn about event-driven architecture, automatic scaling, various trigger types (HTTP, timer, queue, Event Grid, and more), and common use cases like document library monitoring, automated provisioning, and building Copilot connectors.

We also cover hosting and pricing models—from pay-as-you-go Consumption Plans to always-on Premium Plans—introduce Durable Functions for stateful workflows, and compare Azure Functions to alternatives like Power Automate and Logic Apps. Whether you're new to Azure Functions or looking to deepen your understanding, this episode provides practical insights for leveraging this essential development tool.

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From the episode intro & banter:
🔗 Azure Functions
🔗 Azure Durable Functions

Julie's Picks:
🔗 Hormone & Fertility Experts: We've Been Lied To About Women's Health! If This Happens, Call A Doctor (Part 1)
🔗 Longevity Debate: SHOCKING Weight Loss Truth! They've Been Hiding This For YEARS! (Part 2)

Andrew's Picks:
🔗 Google: The Origin of Search (Part 1)
🔗 Alphabet Inc. (Part 2)
🔗 Google: The AI Company (Part 3)

🎙️ PODCAST
🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky

🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

Sympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTube

Voitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Bluesky

Music Credit: Ken Bagley

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (17:16) - News / Interview
• (01:07:34) - AC's & Julie's Picks

In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner tackle the confusion surrounding Microsoft's Teams AI SDK naming conventions and help developers understand which tools to use for building Copilot extensions and AI agents. We break down the differences between the Teams AI Library, M365 Agents SDK, Azure AI Foundry, and Teams Toolkit, explaining when to use each framework and how they all fit together in Microsoft's AI development ecosystem.

We discuss the evolution of these SDKs, the recent renaming challenges that have caused developer frustration throughout the summer and provide clarity on the current state of Microsoft's AI development landscape as of October 2025. Whether you're building declarative agents, API plugins, or custom engine agents, or Teams extensions this episode will help you navigate the SDK maze and choose the right tools for your project.

Plus, we wrap up with our weekly picks, including an exciting space simulator game and an irresistible pecan bar recipe that's better than pecan pie!

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🔗 TeamsFX (@microsoft/teamsfx)
🔗 Microsoft 365 Agents SDK
🔗 Teams AI v2
🔗 Teams AI v2: Naming Discussion Issue
🔗 Microsoft Teams development SDK Guidance - Fall 2025

🎁 PICKS
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Andrew's Pick:
🔗 Reemtry - Space Simulator

Julie's Pick:
🔗 Ultranutty Pecan Bars (link good for 30 days)

🎙️ PODCAST
🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky

🎙️ HOSTS
Julie Turner
Andrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, Newsletter

SPONSORS

Sympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTube

Voitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 Bluesky

Music Credit: Ken Bagley

• (00:00) - Introduction
• (10:37) - Feature Discussion
• (50:23) - AC's & Julie's Picks