John W Powell
I like writing code, but I love solving problems using the simplest possible approach even...
Date: 01/21/2012
Recently I’ve been working on a SharePoint 2010 document management solution, and this has provided...
Date: 01/06/2012
In a previous post I made a case for following a database naming standard for SharePoint...
Date: 11/20/2010
In this post, I'll demonstrate sandbox solutions resource quotas and show you what happens when they...
Date: 02/28/2010
When developing JavaScript solutions, I like to provide a tracing mechanism that can be turned on...
Date: 12/27/2009
Call me picky, but I think it’s important to consistently name your SharePoint databases—especially...
Date: 12/15/2009
In this walkthrough, I’ll show you how to create a SharePoint 2010 localized feature using Visual...
Date: 11/28/2009
Here is a high-level overview of the steps required to install SharePoint 2010 (Beta 2) on Windows 7...
Date: 11/24/2009
The SharePoint 2010 developer dashboard has three display levels (see SPDeveloperDashboardLevel...
Date: 11/22/2009
Visual Studio Extensions for Windows SharePoint Services (VSEWSS) Error: Unable to load one or more of the requested types. Retrieve the LoaderExceptions property for more information
One error you may see when packaging solutions with VSEWSS is:...
Date: 08/16/2009
A Simple Build Script for Packaging Visual Studio Extensions for Windows SharePoint Services (VSEWSS 1.3) Projects with Team Build
In a previous post, I provided a walkthrough for automating builds for VSEWSS 1.3 projects. The...
Date: 08/16/2009
Visual Studio Extensions for Windows SharePoint Services Error: System.ArgumentException, Value does not fall within the expected range
A common error you may encounter when using VSEWSS 1.3 is “System.ArgumentException, Value does not...
Date: 08/15/2009
Automate SharePoint Solution Builds with Visual Studio Extensions For Windows SharePoint Services (VSEWSS) 1.3
In this walkthrough, I’ll demonstrate how to achieve automated builds and continuous integration by...
Date: 06/21/2009
Effective troubleshooting is an important skill not only in the information technology field, but in...
Date: 05/31/2009
One of the shortcomings of the RSS Viewer web part is that it can only be bound one feed. In this...
Date: 03/01/2009
One of the new features of Internet Explorer 8 is Web Slices. This feature enables you to subscribe...
Date: 02/01/2009
Sometimes you need a local copy of an assembly from the GAC and here is a quick tip on how to do it....
Date: 01/13/2009
Consume SharePoint Web Services with WCF using the Repository, Gateway, Mapper, Domain Model and Factory Design Patterns
The SharePoint developer community has produced a wealth of knowledge and code samples that...
Date: 01/03/2009
A common SharePoint customization request is to copy or move items and documents between lists. This...
Date: 01/02/2009
In this post I'll show you how to build a PowerShell cmdlet that consumes SharePoint web services...
Date: 11/02/2008
One thing to be aware of is that the BDC has a hard limit of 30 parameters. If you use the BDC as...
Date: 09/27/2008
In this article, I'll show you how to create a reusable service host that can be run from either...
Date: 09/20/2008
In this article, I'll show you how to handle a common scenario when a user leaves the company and...
Date: 08/14/2008
This article provides a workaround for installing the BizTalk WSS Adapter on MOSS SP1 when you...
Date: 08/13/2008
Here is an easy way to search a SharePoint site from the IE toolbar without having to develop a...
Date: 07/08/2008
Walkthrough - Build a Windows SharePoint Services 3.0 Development Virtual PC with SQL Server, Active Directory and E-mail
If you are building or testing SharePoint customizations, you should use virtualization over...
Date: 07/07/2008
If you've ever implemented an interface, you've probably encountered the requirement that the member...
Date: 06/13/2008
I recently encountered intermittent 403 Forbidden errors on a Windows SharePoint Services (WSS)...
Date: 05/23/2008
If you want to achieve your highest aspirations and overcome your greatest challenges, identify and...
Date: 05/22/2008
There is something you need to be aware of regarding the Get Latest feature in Visual Studio / Team...
Date: 05/21/2008
Did your parents ever tell you "don't talk to strangers?" They were trying to protect you, and even...
Date: 05/09/2008
I recently experienced what could be misinterpreted as a bug in Visual Studio 2008. While feverishly...
Date: 05/08/2008
If recently worked with several developers that were unable to open the Team Explorer 2008 window...
Date: 05/05/2008
Have you ever worked on a team where a developer went on vacation without checking in an important...
Date: 05/01/2008
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Date: 04/26/2008
With few exceptions, developers like using the latest tools and technologies, but are often...
Date: 03/16/2008