EPISODE 017 Microsoft Teams AI SDK Naming Nightmare Solved In this episode, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner tackle the confusion surrounding Microsoft's Teams AI SDK naming conventions and help developers understand which tools to use for building Copilot extensions and AI agents. We break down the differences between the Teams AI Library, M365 Agents SDK, Azure AI Foundry, and Teams Toolkit, explaining when to use each framework and how they all fit together in Microsoft's AI development...
25 days ago • 1 min read
EPISODE 016 SharePoint Framework Roadmap: Future Developments This episode of "Code Deploy Go Live" with Julie Turner and Andrew Connell examines Microsoft's recently announced SharePoint Framework (SPFx) Public Roadmap from September 2025. The hosts share insights about the upcoming SPFx releases, the new community advisory committee, and frequently asked questions about the roadmap changes. Listen / Watch Episode 016! 🎧 https://aka.codedeploygo.live/e016📺 https://aka.codedeploygo.live/v016...
about 1 month ago • 1 min read
EPISODE 015 Navigating Microsoft Graph's SDK Future… and Struggles In episode 15, Andrew & Julie examined the maintenance status of various Microsoft Graph SDKs. While some SDKs like .NET, Java, PHP, PowerShell, and Go receive regular monthly updates, the JavaScript SDK has not been updated in approximately two years (since September 2023). This creates significant issues for developers as the Graph endpoints have certainly changed during this time, but the typings and SDK haven't been...
about 2 months ago • 1 min read
EPISODE 014 Microsoft 365 Developer News: Tools, Deprecations & Fixes In episode 14 of the Code Deploy Go Live podcast, hosts Julie Turner and Andrew Connell cover the latest news for full-stack developers in the Microsoft ecosystem, including updates to Azure AI Foundry, Microsoft 365 Copilot, SharePoint Framework, and several notable deprecations. Listen / Watch Episode 014! 🎧 https://aka.codedeploygo.live/e014📺 https://aka.codedeploygo.live/v014 🔗 LINKS News: 🔗 Node.js v22.18.0 Runs...
2 months ago • 1 min read
EPISODE 013 Microsoft 365 Power Platform Environments & ALPACAs? with MVP Wes Preston In this episode of Code Deploy Go Live, hosts Julie Turner and Andrew Connell discuss Microsoft 365 Copilot extensibility options, Power Platform environments, and interview Wes Preston, a Microsoft MVP since 2009 who works primarily in the productivity space with SharePoint, lists, and Power Platform. The discussion centered on the balance between Power Platform (low-code/no-code) and Pro Dev (professional...
3 months ago • 1 min read
EPISODE 012 AI News Roundup, GPT-5, Code Assistants, and ... Ancient Yeast? In this news-heavy episode, Andrew and Julie dive deep into the latest developments shaking up the Microsoft 365 and Azure AI landscape. Fresh off Julie's vacation to Vermont's Northeast Kingdom, the duo tackles a whirlwind of announcements dominated by artificial intelligence updates, including OpenAI's surprise release of open source models and the long-awaited launch of GPT-5. They explore how these developments...
3 months ago • 2 min read
EPISODE 011 Microsoft 365 Copilot: How it Works & Extensibility Overview In this episode, we dive deep into Microsoft 365 Copilot - the enterprise-grade AI assistant built specifically for business environments. We'll explain how it differs from consumer AI like ChatGPT, discuss its licensing options (from the $30/user/month model to consumption-based alternatives), and clarify common misconceptions.We'll also demystify the relationship between AI assistants and the large language models...
4 months ago • 1 min read
EPISODE 010 Updates on M365 Roadmap, Bugs, Features, and Deprecations In this episode of the Code Deploy Go Live podcast, Julie Turner and Andrew Connell discuss feature deprecation in hosted services & platforms, as well as how to handle, communicate, and roll these changes out to users and customers. Listen / Watch Episode 010! 🎧 https://aka.codedeploygo.live/e010📺 https://youtu.be/qbLRcNa1zYE 🔗 LINKS News: 🔗 Andrew Connell LinkedIn Post - Power Automate vs Zapier 🔗 Power Apps: One Option...
4 months ago • 1 min read
EPISODE 009 Microsoft 365 Extensibility: Power Platform isn't the Only Option In this episode of the Code Deploy Go Live podcast, Andrew Connell and Julie Turner discuss their experiences at the TechCon 365 conference, share personal updates, and delve into the latest news in development, particularly focusing on the Power Platform and its implications for developers. They reflect on the challenges and frustrations surrounding the Power Platform, the importance of understanding various...
5 months ago • 1 min read