Howdy! I’ve been heads
down the last couple of months and thought I’d take some time to write a post
regarding something interesting I’ve done so that others might be able to
benefit. Here’s a short list of some of
the topics I thought might be of interest to others. Let me know if a topic interests you and I’ll
put something together.
1.
Lazy Approval for SharePoint
Workflows
- Allow remote users to complete workflow tasks via email.
2.
How to Implement
Roles in Browser Based InfoPath Forms - InfoPath Filler forms can use roles for
rules. Learn how you can do the same
with browser based forms.
3.
Solution to Archive
SharePoint Items
- A generic solution that allows you to define rules for archiving items.
4.
Useful SharePoint
PowerShell Scripts
- Some of the scripts I use on a daily basis.
5.
Effective
SharePoint Logging
- Logging effectively helps when something bad happens in production.
6.
Efficient
SharePoint Timer Job Development - How to structure your solution design to
reduce time to market.
7.
Effective Use of
SharePoint Property Bags - What we store in our property bags.
8.
Reverse Engineering
SharePoint Sites
- How to quickly get your lists, libraries, pages, etc. in to a Visual Studio
project so that it can be deployed in all of your environments.
9.
Data Collection
Workflows vs. Approval Workflows - The different types of workflows we
develop and how to approach each.
10.
Parameterize
Workflows to Reduce Time to Market - What do we parameterize so that common
changes don't require development, test, deploy cycles.
11.
Using XSLT for
Workflow Task Notification Emails -
How to dynamically define custom emails using XSLT including the Edit Task
button in Outlook.
12.
How to Add Regular
and Inline Attachments Emails - Sometimes users want attachments and
signatures in their email notifications.
13.
Custom XSLT
Functions
- How to build your own library for special XSLT functions.
14.
Anti-Alert Solution - Sometimes users
want to know when an item doesn't exist when it should.
15.
(Almost) No Code
Meeting Sign-Up Solution - SharePoint Architects should first evaluate if an
out of the box solution can be put together before jumping in to custom
development.
