react-page-navigator Question

[chasquad]

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react-page-navigator

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@hugoabernier

Question

Has anyone been able to build this solution. I'm not a developer, and we're so small that we don't have any. Could someone build and provide the SP package? That would be awesome!

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[ivy86]

We are struggling as well. A downloadable app package would be greatly appreciated.

[hugoabernier]

We are struggling as well. A downloadable app package would be greatly appreciated.

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[chasquad]

Thank you for sharing your insights. I completely resonate with your concerns regarding the shift towards SPFx. As a SharePoint Administrator since the early days of SharePoint, I've witnessed various evolutions within the platform. The move to SPFx, while bringing many benefits in terms of modern web development capabilities and integration options, does indeed present a significant challenge for those of us who are not traditional developers.

The expectation to adapt to a more development-oriented framework can be daunting. It's not just about learning new skills but also about the time and resources needed to effectively make this transition while maintaining our current responsibilities. Microsoft's emphasis on SPFx certainly advances the platform's capabilities, but it also highlights a growing gap that needs to be addressed: the support and resources available to admins who now have no choice but to upskill.

One potential pathway forward could be advocating for more structured learning paths specifically tailored for SharePoint administrators who don't need to develop (write code) but simply need to be able to download and build github samples/solutions. Additionally, more comprehensive community support and real-world examples of SPFx implementations could help bridge this gap.

Recognizing the diversity of roles affected by this technological shift, it's crucial for Microsoft and the community to support a broader base of professionals to adapt effectively.

Remember that we're not all developers. We don't necessarily have all of the tools loaded onto our computers. We definitely don't have every version of every component that is needed to use these "samples" correctly. And, many of us work for non-profits and/or small companies who do not have the resources to have full time developers on staff.

[hugoabernier]

Thank you for sharing your insights. I completely resonate with your concerns regarding the shift towards SPFx. As a SharePoint Administrator since the early days of SharePoint, I've witnessed various evolutions within the platform. The move to SPFx, while bringing many benefits in terms of modern web development capabilities and integration options, does indeed present a significant challenge for those of us who are not traditional developers.

The expectation to adapt to a more development-oriented framework can be daunting. It's not just about learning new skills but also about the time and resources needed to effectively make this transition while maintaining our current responsibilities. Microsoft's emphasis on SPFx certainly advances the platform's capabilities, but it also highlights a growing gap that needs to be addressed: the support and resources available to admins who now have no choice but to upskill.

One potential pathway forward could be advocating for more structured learning paths specifically tailored for SharePoint administrators who don't need to develop (write code) but simply need to be able to download and build github samples/solutions. Additionally, more comprehensive community support and real-world examples of SPFx implementations could help bridge this gap.

Recognizing the diversity of roles affected by this technological shift, it's crucial for Microsoft and the community to support a broader base of professionals to adapt effectively.

Remember that we're not all developers. We don't necessarily have all of the tools loaded onto our computers. We definitely don't have every version of every component that is needed to use these "samples" correctly. And, many of us work for non-profits and/or small companies who do not have the resources to have full time developers on staff.

While I understand the diversity of our community, and that not everyone is a SPFx developer, it does not change the fact that this repository is only for education purposes; it is not intended to be used for downloading samples.

I agree with the gap in learning paths, and that's why we -- the community -- have started the community docs initiative, to help address these gaps as a community. You can contribute to it, and/or create an issue to ask if someone else in the community is able to help.

You can also join a {Sharing is Caring]{https://aka.ms/sharing-is-caring) online workshop to learn how to configure your workstation, but -- as you mentioned -- this may not be a viable option for those who don't have the dedicated resources to do so.

The feedback you provided is one that we have often provided Microsoft with. To add your voice to ours, I would encourage you to provide your feedback directly to Microsoft. Keep in mind that this repository is a Community-led initiative, and therefore not supported by Microsoft. While there are many Microsoft contributors here, they do so outside of their day-to-day work at Microsoft, on a volunteer basis.

For more extensibility options, I would recommend that you look at the SharePoint app store for pre-built packages.

I hope that this helps?

[chasquad]

I was under the impression that the SP app store was going away. Did I misunderstand this?

"In parallel with the SharePoint Add-In retirement, adding, updating and acquiring SharePoint Add-Ins via the public marketplace (a.k.a. store) will also be retiring. As of March 1st, 2024 Microsoft will not accept new SharePoint Add-Ins for listing in the public marketplace, from July 1st, 2024 SharePoint Add-Ins cannot be acquired anymore from the public marketplace. Using a tenant app catalog will stay supported and enables 3rd parties to offer their SharePoint Add-Ins until April 2nd, 2026."