Throughout this book, we've looked at the SharePoint Framework--how it enables developers to create powerful SharePoint customizations with modern tools and a lightweight approach.
Before the SharePoint Framework was made available, we had numerous models, patterns, and best practices for bending and customizing many aspects of SharePoint, both in Office 365 and SharePoint on-premises. We took a look at the history of SharePoint customizations in Chapter 1, Introducing SharePoint Online for Developers. In this chapter, let's take a look at the following topics:
- The possible future of SharePoint customizations
- SharePoint 2016's support for the SharePoint Framework
- The future and relevance of the SharePoint ...
