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Microsoft SharePoint 2013: Developer Reference

by Paolo Pialorsi

May 2013

Intermediate to advanced

794 pages

22h 22m

English

Microsoft Press

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Who should read this bookAssumptionsWho should not read this bookOrganization of this bookFinding your best starting point in this bookConventions and features in this bookSystem requirementsCode samplesAcknowledgmentsErrata & book supportWe want to hear from youStay in touch
What is SharePoint?Main benefitsShareOrganizeDiscoverBuildManageSharePoint basic conceptsSharePoint Central AdministrationSharePoint Administration via PowerShellSite collections and websitesLists, libraries, items, documents, and other appsApp Parts and Web PartsArchitectural overviewLogical and physical architectureService applicationsThe role of databasesSharePoint editionsSharePoint FoundationSharePoint Server StandardSharePoint Server EnterpriseSharePoint OnlineSharePoint for developersASP.NET integrationServer-side technologiesClient-side technologiesApp Parts, Web Parts, and the UIData provisioningEvent receivers and workflowsFeatures, solutions deployment, and sandboxingSecurity infrastructureBusiness Connectivity ServicesWindows PowerShell for developersDeveloper toolsSharePoint Designer 2013Microsoft Visual Studio 2012SharePoint Server ExplorerSolution Explorer and the Feature DesignerSummary
Lists of items and contentsCreating a new listStandard list templatesCustom list templatesViewsCreating a document librarySite columnsContent typesSitesSummary
Site columnsContent typesContent type IDsMore about content typesDocument content typesList definitionsList schema fileThe List elementThe MetaData elementDefining a custom viewThe ListTemplate definition fileWorking with lists in Visual Studio 2012Summary
Features and solutionsFeature element typesFeature deploymentSolution deploymentPackaging with Visual Studio 2012Upgrading solutions and featuresFeature receiversHandling FeatureUpgrading eventsSummary
Startup environmentObjects hierarchySPFarm, SPServer, SPService, and SPWebApplicationSPSite and SPWebSPList and SPListItemSPDocumentLibrary and SPFileSPGroup, SPUser, and other security typesSPControl and SPContextCommon and best practicesResource disposalHandling exceptionsTransactionsAllowUnsafeUpdates and FormDigestReal-life examplesCreating a new site collectionCreating a new websiteLists and itemsCreating a new titleCreating a new list itemModifying an existing list itemConcurrency conflictsDeleting an existing list itemQuerying for list itemsDocument libraries and filesCreating a new document libraryUploading a new documentDownloading a documentDocument check-in and checkoutCopying and moving filesManaging versions of documentsGroups and usersCreating a new userManaging group membershipManaging user and group permissionsSummary

LINQ overviewThe goal of LINQLINQ under the hoodIntroducing LINQ to SharePointModeling with SPMetal.exeQuerying dataManaging dataInserting a new itemDeleting or recycling an existing itemAdvanced topicsHandling concurrency conflictsIdentity management and refreshDisconnected entitiesModel extensions and versioningSummary
Architectural overviewClient Object Model.NET Client-Side Object ModelAuthenticatingData retrieval and projectionClientObject vs. ClientValueObjectSilverlight Client Object ModelThe JSOMClient Object Model examplesCreating a new listCreating and updating a list itemException handling with listsDeleting an existing list itemPaging queries of list itemsCreating a new document libraryUploading and downloading documentsChecking documents in and outCopying and moving filesThe REST APIQuerying for data with .NET and LINQManaging dataSummary
Introducing appsDevelopment environmentYour first appSample SharePoint-hosted app outlineThe app websiteProvisioning contentUsing the Client-Side Object ModelInside AppManifest.xmlThe General tabThe Permissions tabThe Prerequisites tabThe Supported Locales tabThe Remote Endpoints tabApp Parts and custom UI extensionsCreating App PartsCreating custom UI extensionsAutohosted appsCreating an autohosted appConverting a site to a SharePoint appHandling a SQL Azure databaseThe SharePoint Chrome controlProvider-hosted appsPublishing apps and the Office StoreDeploying a SharePoint appPublishing a SharePoint appThe corporate app catalogThe Office StoreUpgrading appsApp management configuration and deploymentSecurity infrastructureSummary
Introducing the REST APIAPI referenceQuerying dataManaging dataCross-domain callsSecurityCommon REST API usageCreating a new listCreating and updating a list itemDeleting an existing list itemQuerying a list of itemsCreating a new document libraryUploading or updating a documentDocument check-in and checkoutDeleting an existing documentQuerying a list of documentsSummary
Architecture of remote event receiversArchitecture and contractsScopes and types of receiversA sample remote event receiverDeployment and registrationApp-related receiversCallback capabilitySecuritySummary
Web Part architectureA Hello World Web PartWeb Part deploymentReal Web PartsClassic Web PartsVisual Web PartsConfigurable Web PartsConfigurable parametersEditor PartsHandling display modesCustom Web Part verbsConnectable Web PartsDeployment and versioningSecurity: Safe controls and cross-site-scripting safeguardsThe SharePoint-specific WebPart classSummary
Custom actionsThe CustomAction elementThe CustomActionGroup elementThe HideCustomAction elementServer-side custom actionsRibbonsRibbon commandsCustom contentImages and generic contentApplication pagesContent pages, Web Part pages, and galleriesStatus bar and notification areaDialog frameworkSummary
The core techniquesSite definitionsCustom site definitionsSite definitions with Visual StudioSite and web templatesSite definitions vs. web templatesSummary
Overview of BCSAccessing a databaseBDC authentication modesBDC model fileOffline capabilitiesAccessing a WCF/SOAP serviceConsuming OData services.NET custom modelDeveloping a custom model from scratchAssociating entitiesSummary
Architecture of Windows Workflow Foundation 4.5Your first workflow projectHosting and executionCustom activitiesRuntime scheduler and workflow process life cycleWorkflow persistenceSummary
The new architectureDeployment of Workflow Manager 1.0Your first workflow with SharePoint Designer 2013More about workflowsException managementReusable workflowsVersioning workflowsSummary
Consuming REST servicesVisual Studio 2012 for creating workflowsWorkflow and SharePoint appsWorkflow formsCustom workflow tasksWorkflow deploymentFarm-level workflowSharePoint app workflowFlowcharts and state machinesSummary
Custom actionsCreating a declarative activityDeployment of declarative actionsCreating a code activityDeployment of code activitiesSecurity and workflow app principalWorkflow Services ManagerUsing Workflow Services ManagerSummary
Authentication infrastructureClaims-based authenticationMigrating from classic to claims-based modeClaims-based authentication typesWindows authenticationForms-Based AuthenticationConfiguring FBA with SQL Membership ProviderConfiguring the SQL Server databaseConfiguring SharePoint web.config filesConfiguring SQL Server permissionsConfiguring SharePointEnabling FBA users or rolesAuthorization infrastructureSummary
Claims-based authentication and WS-FederationImplementing an IP/STS with WIFBuilding an STSBuilding a relying partySharePoint trusted IPsTrusting the IP/STSRegistering the IP and mapping claimsConfiguring the target web applicationCreating a custom claims providerFederating with Windows Azure ACSUnderstanding OAuthConfiguring server-to-server appsSummary

Overview

Design and develop great solutions using SharePoint 2013

Develop your business collaboration solutions quickly and effectively with the rich set of tools, classes, libraries, and controls available in Microsoft SharePoint 2013. With this practical reference, enterprise-development expert Paolo Pialorsi shows you how to extend and customize the SharePoint environment—and helps you sharpen your development skills. Ideal for ASP.NET developers with Microsoft .NET and C# knowledge.

Discover how to:

Create custom SharePoint apps and publish them in the Office Store

Orchestrate your workflows with the new Workflow Manager 1.0

Access and manage your SharePoint data with the REST APIs

Federate SharePoint with Windows Azure Access Control Services

Customize your SharePoint 2013 UI for a better user experience

Gain a thorough understanding of authentication and authorization

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