SharePoint
2013, the newest version of the web application development platform is
already giving a tough time to developers working on it with little
knowledge. Indeed, the challenges that are faced by developers working
on the platform are quite extensive and heavy much like the platform
itself. Well, if you are new to the particular development platforms,
you must always remember to integrate some tips ensuring highest
performance level of the same. Likewise, experience developers must take
a cue of the ideas while, taking up any development work as it would
help you strengthen knowledge as well as promote discussion, which would
ultimately lead to the development of a great application.
Here is a look at the best practices following which is sure to help you build something greater and better with SharePoint:
Always take note of the best time to cross the divide
A
pertinent issue that often emerges with the development project while
working on the platform is the best way of interacting with other
systems in the network. Since, the web application relates to a
composite application platform, this particular question needs to be
answered quite often. Well, the solution rests with the idea of viewing
the architecture of SharePoint from the web application. This particular
approach stands as the easiest for now. While writing or coding Web
parts, it is always advisable to make use of the object model of the
platform.
Additionally,
you can also make use of Web controls that function pertaining to a
particular web application or ASP.NET form codebehind. The object model
offers a rich and well known set of classes that allows you to interact
with the web application development platform. Viewed from the
perspective of the object model of SharePoint, the web application
stands as an essential security boundary. Generally, the use of the
object model for initiating interactions between the web applications
must be avoided in all causes.
Gain advantage from the capabilities of the Native SharePoint
Development
team often face issues that take away the opportunity of gaining
complete benefit of the capabilities of native SharePoint. Well, the
first issue implies at the platform being wide and extensive, which
often makes it easier to develop custom solutions rather than offering
time in understanding the offerings of the web application without any
sort of custom coding. Secondly, the business owners often creates a
list of detailed requirement, application behaviors, and wireframes that
leaves little room for flexibility during the time of using OOB
capabilities.
However,
incorporating the offerings of the SharePoint often provides dividends,
even if the deliverable at the end takes a slight move than the
original requirement. The trick of gaining the advantage lies in
complete understanding of the technology by the development team.
Additionally, they also need to communicate the value and other
advantages relating to a specific implementation of the application to
the business organizations.
Gain knowledge regarding essential SPDev task and information
This
particular purpose allows the developer to explain the common tasks
that he might need to take up during software development in detail.
When it comes to packaging the solutions pertaining to the SharePoint,
the ways tend to be multiple. While on the one hand, you can completely
rely on manual creation of diamond directive files (DDFs) and
manifest.xml, the implementation of the Visual Studio projects cannot be
ruled out completely, on the other hand. The use of VseWSS projects
tend to be easier than the conventional process of manual creation of
DDFs.
However,
it is also important for you to note that some alternatives at times
emerge to be useful for the enterprise and commercial deployments that
also include the WSPBuilder, SPDeploy, STSDev, and DDFGenerator. It is
advisable that you evaluate each tool carefully to find out what suits
your needs the best. The trick lies in creating Solution packages for
incorporating deployment rather than taking up manual deployment of code
components.
Find out Solutions Off – Server
Every
time, you get to work with SharePoint, you must make it a point to work
on solutions that are free of any sort of dependencies that are often
imposed by the development process. By making use of the Visual Studio
development server, SharePoint Web services, ASP.NET Web Part framework
support, along with third-party tools, you can easily finish the
development task on a standard and general work station as against on a
computer functioning on SharePoint.
Since
SharePoint works on top of ASP.NET and IIS, the web development server
that comes integrated with Visual Studio often makes a wonderful start
point to begin with the process of SharePoint development. For instance,
you can go onto developing HTTP handlers, Web controls as well as Web
Parts in the particular light ambiance.
These a few of the best practices that can easily pave the road to successful SharePoint application development integrated with high performance and scalability.
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