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. 🔗 LINKS=================================================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 AgentsJulie's Pick:🔗 Alton Brown Cooks Food | Episode 1: The Big BirdAndrew's Pick:🔗 Misha Charoudin🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic 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. 🔗 LINKS=================================================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 DevelopmentNews / 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🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic 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.🔗 LINKS=================================================From the episode intro & banter:🔗 Azure Functions🔗 Azure Durable FunctionsJulie'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🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic 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!🔗 LINKS=================================================🔗 TeamsFX (@microsoft/teamsfx)🔗 Microsoft 365 Agents SDK🔗 Teams AI v2🔗 Teams AI v2: Naming Discussion Issue🔗 Microsoft Teams development SDK Guidance - Fall 2025🎁 PICKS=================================================Andrew's Pick:🔗 Reemtry - Space SimulatorJulie's Pick:🔗 Ultranutty Pecan Bars (link good for 30 days)🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:00) - Introduction (10:37) - Feature Discussion (50:23) - AC's & Julie's Picks
This episode of "Code Deploy Go Live" with Julie Turner and Andrew Connell examines Microsoft's recently announced SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Public Roadmap from September 2025. The hosts share insights about the upcoming SPFx releases, the new community advisory committee, and frequently asked questions about the roadmap changes.🔗 LINKS=================================================🔗 SharePoint Framework (SPFx) roadmap update – September 2025🔗 Finally! SharePoint Framework Roadmap + Advisory Committee🎁 PICKS=================================================Julie's Pick:🔗 Chewed Up Andrew's Pick:🔗 State of JavaScript Survey 🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:00) - Introduction (17:37) - News / Interview (01:03:15) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In episode 15, Andrew & Julie examined the maintenance status of various Microsoft Graph SDKs. While some SDKs like .NET, Java, PHP, PowerShell, and Go receive regular monthly updates, the JavaScript SDK has not been updated in approximately two years (since September 2023). This creates significant issues for developers as the Graph endpoints have certainly changed during this time, but the typings and SDK haven't been updated to reflect these changes.The Microsoft Graph CLI was also noted as being publicly archived and officially retired as of late August 2025.🔗 LINKS=================================================From the episode intro & banter:🔗 Runna🔗 WelltoryLinks from the show:🔗 Julie on LinkedIn - Are Microsoft Graph typings no longer maintained🔗 Microsoft Graph🔗 Microsoft Graph CLI Retirement🔗 Microsoft Graph TypeScript SDK (repo)🔗 Microsoft Graph TypeScript SDK (NPMJS)🔗 Microsoft Graph TypeScript SDK Replacement🔗 Generate Microsoft Graph client libraries with Kiota🎁 PICKS=================================================Andrew's Pick:🔗 Racintosh PlusJulie's Picks:🔗 DOAC: Brain Experts WARNING: Watch This Before Using ChatGPT Again!🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:00) - Introduction (08:47) - Episode (51:44) - AC's & Julie's Picks
The original audio recording cut out ~30 minutes (when the full episode was ~47m. In episode 14 of the Code Deploy Go Live podcast, hosts Julie Turner and Andrew Connell cover the latest news for full-stack developers in the Microsoft ecosystem, including updates to Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint Framework, and several notable deprecations.🔗 LINKS=================================================🔗 Node.js v22.18.0 Runs TypeScript natively! 🔗 [MC1143301] SharePoint agents are available in Teams app Store 🔗 SharePoint App Prioritization - SharePoint in Microsoft 365 🔗 SharePoint Framework community call - September 4, 2025 🔗 Support Update for SharePoint Framework Field Customizers in Lists and Document Libraries 🔗 Introducing the New SharePoint Page Template Gallery 🔗 What's new in Azure AI Foundry | August 2025 🔗 What's new in Microsoft 365 Copilot | August 2025 🔗 Announcing Copilot Studio Agent Academy 🔗 Dev Proxy v1.1 with Improved Support for Microsoft Graph Batching 🔗 Bicep Templates for Microsoft Entra ID Resources is GA 🔗 Julie Turner LinkedIn: Microsoft Graph typings not updated in 2 years 🔗 Microsoft Graph CLI Retirement 🔗 Microsoft Graph Toolkit Retirement🎁 PICKS=================================================Andrew's Pick:🔗 The Daily Show: Patrick McGee - "Apple in China: The Capture of the World's Greatest Company"Julie's Picks:🔗 3-Ingredient Rhubarb Compote🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley
In this episode of Code Deploy Go Live, hosts Julie Turner and Andrew Connell discuss Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility options, Power Platform environments, and interview Wes Preston, a Microsoft MVP since 2009 who works primarily in the productivity space with SharePoint, lists, and Power Platform.The discussion centered on the balance between Power Platform (low-code/no-code) and Pro Dev (professional development) approaches for Microsoft 365 extensibility, with a focus on when each approach is appropriate and how organizations should make these decisions, as well as the newly introduced Power Apps Code Apps (jokingly nicknamed "alPACAs").🔗 LINKS=================================================From the episode intro & banter:🔗 Extend M365 Copilot: Declarative Agent Alt to Copilot Studio🔗 Live Microsoft 365 Learning for SPFx, Copilot, and MS Teams🔗 Webinars - register for upcoming or watch previous webinars🔗 CollabDays New England - October 17, 2025From the interview with Wes:🔗 The Power Platform Pivot with MVP Paul Culmsee and Ryan Cunningham from Microsoft🔗 Vibe Coding using Power Apps Code Apps and GitHub Copilot by Scott Durow🔗 Create a custom web application to run within Power Apps!🎁 PICKS=================================================Andrew's Pick:🔗 Copilot Broke Your Audit Log, but Microsoft Won't Tell YouJulie's Picks:🔗 Find insights and answers across Carbon Markets News, Registries, and Datasets🔗 Instagram Reel🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:00) - Introduction (14:55) - Interview (01:10:56) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In this news-heavy episode, Andrew and Julie dive deep into the latest developments shaking up the Microsoft 365 and Azure AI landscape. Fresh off Julie's vacation to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, the duo tackles a whirlwind of announcements dominated by artificial intelligence updates, including OpenAI's surprise release of open source models and the long-awaited launch of GPT-5. They explore how these developments impact Microsoft 365 Copilot users, from new budget controls and enhanced chat tools to the integration of GPT-5 as the foundational model for enterprise users.The conversation takes an interesting turn as Andrew and Julie engage in a thoughtful debate about Microsoft's development philosophy, questioning whether the company's push toward simplified tooling and SDKs sometimes comes at the expense of developer understanding. They discuss the balance between productivity and transparency, using examples from Teams development and the SharePoint Framework to illustrate their points. The episode wraps up with Julie's fascinating pick about recreating ancient Egyptian bread using 4,500-year-old yeast, and Andrew's recommendation of Context7, an MCP server that provides access to over 31,000 documentation libraries for developers.🔗 LINKSMicrosoft 365 Message Center🔗 [MC1122160] Microsoft 365 Copilot Chat: Set budget limits for "Pay-as-you-go billing" in Microsoft 365 admin center🔗 [MC1122153] New Tools feature coming to the Microsoft Copilot Chat prompt box🔗 [MC1099692] Microsoft Copilot: Access SharePoint agents in the Microsoft 365 Copilot app🔗 [MC1122144] Microsoft Graph Metered API UpdateMicrosoft 365🔗 What's new in Copilot Studio: July 2025🔗 Build Smarter with the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit MCP Server🔗 Bring your own agents into Microsoft 365 Copilot🔗 Unlock the full power of Microsoft 365 Copilot search with the Copilot extension🔗 Introducing Copilot memory: a more productive and personalized AI for the way you work Azure AI Foundry🔗 What's new in Azure AI Foundry July 2025🔗 Announcing the browser automation tool preview in Azure AI Foundry Agent Service🔗 Introducing Deep Research in Azure AI Foundry Agent Service🔗 Building AI Agents: A2A .NET SDK🔗 AI Agent MCP Tools: Quickstart to MCP tools development with Azure AI Foundry SDK🔗 Announcing Model Context Protocol support preview in Azure AI Foundry Agent ServiceOpenAI OSS models + GPT5🔗 Open Models from OpenAI🔗 The gpt-oss is probably Phi 5🔗 GPT-5 is here🔗 Introducing GPT-5 for developers🔗 Microsoft & OpenAI GPT-5 announcementMiscellaneous🔗 Automate your project with GitHub Models in Actions🔗 Introducing Gemini CLI & GitHub Actions🔗 Google suffers data breach in ongoing Salesforce data theft attacks🎁 PICKS=================================================Julie: 🔗 Ancient Egyptian Bread Making with 4,500-Year-Old YeastAndrew: 🔗 Context7 - Up-to-date documentation for LLMs and AI code editor 🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley
In this episode, we dive deep into Microsoft 365 Copilot - the enterprise-grade AI assistant built specifically for business environments. We'll explain how it differs from consumer AI like ChatGPT, discuss its licensing options (from the $30/user/month model to consumption-based alternatives), and clarify common misconceptions.We'll also demystify the relationship between AI assistants and the large language models powering them. You'll learn how Microsoft 365 Copilot leverages GPT-4o but enhances it with proprietary orchestration, enterprise-grade security, and seamless integration with your Microsoft 365 data and workflows.Finally, we'll explore the extensibility options that allow Copilot customers to create custom agents tailored to specific business scenarios.🔗 LINKSNews:🔗 Microsoft Releases Urgent Patch for SharePoint RCE Flaw Exploited in Ongoing Cyber Attacks🔗 MSRC: Customer guidance for SharePoint vulnerability CVE-2025-53770Episode:🔗 How Microsoft 365 Copilot Works: Understanding the Tech Stack Behind the MagicPicks:🔗 Julie: iD Tech | Summer Tech Camps & Online Programs for Kids & Teens🔗 Andrew: NSLC: Summer Pre-College Career Exploration Programs for Students & Claude Code (by Anthropic)🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:00) - Introduction (12:25) - News update (18:03) - Microsoft 365 Copilot: How it Works & Extensibility Overview (01:03:52) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In this episode of the Code Deploy Go Live podcast, Julie Turner and Andrew Connell discuss feature deprecation in hosted services & platforms, as well as how to handle, communicate, and roll these changes out to users and customers.🔗 LINKSNews:🔗 Andrew Connell LinkedIn Post - Power Automate vs Zapier🔗 Power Apps: One Option for Extending M365🔗 Workshop: Build Declarative Agents for Microsoft 365 Copilot🔗 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Item #422308🔗 Microsoft 365 Roadmap Item #487428🔗 State of Devs 2025🔗 Introducing pay per crawl: enabling content owners to charge AI crawlers for access🔗 SharePoint Framework Issues #10310🔗 Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit Issue #14193🔗 What's new in Microsoft Teams – June 2025🔗 Message Center Update MC1108844🔗 What's new in Microsoft 365 Copilot – June 2025🔗 What's new in Azure AI Foundry June 2025Picks:Andrew:🔗 YouTube Video🔗 Warp Terminal🔗 Raycast for WindowsJulie:🔗 Chipotle Garlic BBQ Blend🔗 Fried Chicken Seasoning🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website🔗 Ask Sympraxis🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website🔗 LinkedIn🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:00) - Introduction (13:26) - : News (37:23) - : Updates on M365 Roadmap, Bugs, Features, and Deprecations (56:06) - : Picks
In this episode of the Code Deploy Go Live podcast, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss their experiences at the TechCon 365 conference, share personal updates, and delve into the latest news in development, with a particular focus on the Power Platform and its implications for developers. They reflect on the challenges and frustrations surrounding the Power Platform, the importance of understanding various development options, and the need for a cohesive development strategy within Microsoft 365.🔗 LINKSNews:🔗 Dev Proxy v0.29 with refactored architecture, MCP server, and exposed LM prompts🔗 Agent mode is now generally available with MCP support🔗 Use MCP tools in agent mode🔗 MCP server docs for VS Code🔗 Microsoft 365 Copilot APIs: Unlocking enterprise knowledge for AI with the Retrieval API🔗 Deprecation of ms-app-acts-as header in Shifts management Microsoft Graph APIs🔗 Deprecated: SPFx Field Customizers, Further Eroding M365 Dev's Trust🔗 Microsoft retires SharePoint Framework field customizers🔗 SharePoint Framework Field Customizers Support Update - Message Center 🔗 Announcing model context protocol support preview in Azure AI Foundry agent service🔗 The future of AI developing code assist – a multi-agent toolPicks:🔗 Andrew: YouTube Premium🔗 Julie: Simon Sinek: You're Being Lied To About AI's Real Purpose! We're Teaching Our Kids To Not Be Human!🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner) 🔗 Website 🔗 Ask Sympraxis 🔗 YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell) 🔗 Website 🔗 LinkedIn 🔗 BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:00) - : Introduction (12:11) - : News (31:34) - : Microsoft 365 Extensibility: Power Platform isn't the Only Option (01:05:10) - : AC & Julie's Picks
In this episode of Code Deploy Go Live, Julie Turner and Andrew Connell unpack the latest updates in the Microsoft 365 and cloud ecosystem. From GitHub Actions enhancements and the launch of the State of CSS 2025 survey to a major Google Cloud outage and Microsoft's new Sovereign Cloud initiative, they break down what matters and why.But the real headline? Microsoft’s deprecation of SharePoint Framework Field Customizers. Julie and Andrew dive deep into the implications of this controversial move, exploring how it breaks long-standing developer contracts, disrupts business-critical solutions, and erodes trust in the SharePoint extensibility model. If you're a Microsoft 365 developer, this is a must-listen episode.🔗 LINKSNews:🔗 Release Branch Strategies in CI/CD with Federated Identity - GitHub edition🔗 State of CSS 2025 Survey🔗 GCP Service Health - June 12, 2025🔗 Introducing Multi-Vector and Scoring Profile integration with Semantic Ranking in Azure AI Search🔗 Resharing to external users required after enabling Microsoft SharePoint integration with Microsoft Entra B2B🔗 Announcing comprehensive sovereign solutions empowering European organizations🔗 Microsoft Is Changing the Way It Delivers M365 Enterprise App Updates🔗 AC's Blog Post: SharePoint Online's Support for Content Security Policy🔗 Support Update for SharePoint Framework Field Customizers in Lists and Document Libraries🔗 AC's Blog Post: Microsoft retires SharePoint Framework field customizersPicks:🔗 AC: Netflix: Turning Point Vietnam War🔗 JT: Where the ‘Chef’s Table: Legends’ Eat Around the World | Condé Nast Traveler🔗 JT: We Feed People Documentary🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (17:10) - News (36:00) - SharePoint Framework Field Customizers Deprecated (51:09) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss the highlights from the Microsoft Build Conference 2025, reflecting on new developments in Microsoft 365 and Azure. They share personal experiences from recent conferences, the launch of their podcast, and delve into significant updates such as the rebranding of the Teams Toolkit to the Microsoft 365 Agents Toolkit, changes in SDKs, and the frustrating release of the Teams AI Library v2 preview.The conversation emphasizes the importance of these updates for developers and the evolving landscape of Microsoft technologies. In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss the complexities and frustrations surrounding the Teams AI Library and its recent developments. They delve into the improvements in declarative agents, the introduction of TypeSpec for easier API management, and the role of MCP servers in decoupling operations. The conversation also touches on upcoming APIs for Copilot, rapid updates on Azure, and a comparison between the development focus of Microsoft 365 and Azure.🔗 LINKSNews:VS Code: Old Fashioned CSS FormatterMicrosoft Build 2025Microsoft Build 2025 - Book of NewsAC's Article - Microsoft 365 Full-Stack Developer's Recap to Build 2025AC's YouTube Playlist - Microsoft Build 2025 - for Microsoft 365 Full-Stack DevelopersPicks:AC: NASA MCP Server Julie: Boards by Elle Simone Scott🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (07:46) - News (12:25) - Microsoft Build 2025 Recap (45:49) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In this episode, Julie Turner and Andrew Connell share the latest enhancement in Azure DevOps CI/CD pipelines with federated identity login via the Microsoft 365 CLI, thanks to Martin Lingstuyl. This new feature simplifies the login process and eliminates the need for app registrations and certificates. The main focus of the episode was the critical discussion of the frustrations and challenges faced by developers due to the lack of robust API support in Microsoft 365.They also discuss the importance of both delegated and application permissions, and why every new feature in Microsoft 365 should be supported by APIs from day one. Understand the impact of missing APIs on business processes and the necessity for comprehensive API coverage in modern development.🔗 LINKSNews:Add login through federated identity for Azure DevopsNested App Authentication: Now generally available across Microsoft 365Announcing the updated Teams AI Library and MCP supportTypeSpec 1.0 GA: API First, Made PracticalDev Proxy v0.27 with generating TypeSpec files and configuring using natural languageShow HN: An MCP server for understanding AWS costsMicrosoft Copilot Studio ❤️ MCPThe Azure MCP Server, bringing the power of Azure to your agentsPicks:AC: Private Japanese lunar lander enters orbit around moon ahead of a June touchdownJulie: Netflix's Chefs Table | Legends🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:41) - News (19:10) - API First - Lessons Microsoft 365 Can Learn from Azure (52:36) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss the release of PMP PowerShell V3 by Erwin van Hunen, which now supports .NET 8 and PowerShell 7.4. We also touch on new Microsoft Teams development templates for creating collaborative agents and some recent bugs discovered in Teams app development. The focus of this episode is on data storage options for Microsoft Teams app development. Andrew and Julie explore four primary methods for storing data in Teams apps: SharePoint site collections, OneDrive, SharePoint Embedded, and Azure resources.They discuss the advantages and disadvantages of each option, providing insights into when and why to use each method. Whether you're building a simple app or a robust enterprise solution, this episode offers valuable guidance including security considerations and practical tips for effective data management in Teams app development. 🔗 LINKSNews:PnP PowerShell v3 released!Explore AI-Powered Teams Apps🐞Tabs - React with Fluent UI template has invalid scopesPicks:AC: Playwright Live - Testing with AI using Playwright MCP (Model Context Protocol) + Live DemoJulie: The Lost Kitchen - Chocolate Chip Cookies🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (04:20) - News (14:45) - Feature: Teams App Development - Comparing Data Storage Options (32:26) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In this episode, Julie Turner and Andrew Connel discuss the latest updates in SharePoint Framework version 1.21, including the introduction of flexible layout configurations for web parts and the bump in Node.js and TypeScript versions. Then they dive deep into the world of reusable code in the SharePoint Framework. Learn about the benefits and challenges of using NPM packages, workspaces, and submodules. Discover strategies for building and managing reusable code libraries, and how to effectively integrate them into your projects for enhanced development efficiency.🔗 LINKSNews:Announcing SharePoint Framework 1.21 with updates on building enterprise extensibility within Microsoft 365Microsoft 365 Copilot: Built for the era of human–agent collaborationIntroducing the Microsoft Graph API usage reportPicks:AC: Netflix's Full SwingJulie: The Lost Kitchen - Chocolate Chip Cookies🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (03:07) - News (18:11) - Optimizing SharePoint Framework Projects with Reusable Code (50:58) - AC's & Julie's Picks
In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner start by discussing that SharePoint selected permissions not only support sites, but also lists, list items, and files for app registrations, enhancing security and control. Then they dive into the significant updates to the Microsoft 365 Developer Program announced on April 23rd, 2025. They discuss the transition from legacy dev tenants to future dev tenants, the implications of the Midnight Blizzard attack, and the introduction of a commercial offering for developers. Learn about the benefits, challenges, and what this means for developers moving forward. 🔗 LINKSNews:Overview of Selected Permissions in OneDrive and SharePointHow to find SharePoint site collections and OneDrive for Business drivesEpisode Topic:Exciting updates coming to the Microsoft 365 Developer ProgramWhat You Need to Know - Microsoft 365 Developer Program Changes in 2024 (YouTube)Microsoft 365 Dev Tenants: A Paid Model Could Save ThemMicrosoft 365 Developer Program Status - April 2025 (YouTube)Microsoft 365 Developer Program Tenants: Questions + Wishes (YouTube)Picks:AC: Starliner’s flight to the space station was far wilder than most of us thoughtJulie: Creamy Parsnip Soup🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (05:11) - News (12:51) - Feature: Inside the Microsoft 365 Developer Tenants: Updates and Hot Takes (57:41) - AC's & Julie's Picks
Welcome to CodeDeployGoLive, the bi-weekly podcast where full-stack web developers Julie Turner and Andrew Connell dive deep into Microsoft's development ecosystem. Unlike other tech shows, we focus specifically on what matters to developers who work across both client-side and server-side technologies. Each episode delivers insider knowledge on Microsoft 365 extensibility, Azure cloud services, and the latest in professional development practices.Whether you're building complex web applications, creating APIs, or architecting cloud solutions, join us every other week for technical discussions, featured interviews with industry experts, breaking news, and our signature "picks" segment where we share what's caught our attention. Subscribe now for authentic, unfiltered conversations from two experienced developers who aren't afraid to disagree on the technical debates that matter most.🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley (00:57) - Meet Julie Turner and Andrew Connell (03:01) - From Cloud Dev Clarity to Code. Deploy. Go Live. (03:33) - New Format and Bi-Weekly Cadence
Welcome to the Code. Deploy. GoLive. podcast! Our mission is to deliver prescriptive guidance on Microsoft 365 and Azure for Full-Stack Developers. Get the latest news in the Microsoft 365, Microsoft Azure, and web development space, interviews, and a deep dive on the latest topics from Microsoft MVPs Andrew Connell and Julie Turner.🎙️ PODCAST🔗 https://codedeploygo.live, LinkedIn, Bluesky🎙️ HOSTSJulie TurnerAndrew Connell: 🔗 LinkedIn, YouTube, Bluesky, NewsletterSPONSORSSympraxis (by Julie Turner)🔗 Website, Ask Sympraxis, YouTubeVoitanos (by Andrew Connell)🔗 Website, LinkedIn, BlueskyMusic Credit: Ken Bagley