SharePoint For Dummies, 2nd Edition

Chapter 12

Developing a Custom App

IN THIS CHAPTER

Creating your own app

Turning an existing spreadsheet into an app

Adding calculated and lookup columns

Finding apps in the SharePoint Store

SharePoint ships with a number of useful apps, including apps for calendars, tasks, pictures, links, announcements, contacts, discussions, issues, surveys, assets, and even reports, just to name a few. These apps are useful, but there comes a time when you need to create your own app for very specific data. To create a custom app based on a list, use the Custom List app.

Creating your very own SharePoint app may sound a little daunting. The good news is that creating and customizing an app couldn’t be easier. The easiest way to create your own app is to start with a Custom List app and then customize it for your particular need.

In this chapter, you find out how to create your own app. You see how to add columns to store data, create views into the data, validate data, and import data into your app. Finally, you explore the SharePoint Store, where you can search for and purchase third-party ...