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Whimsical gnome illustration showing the evolution from manual scripting to modern cloud deployment, representing the progression of the PuntoBello Installer

Evolution of the PuntoBello Installer

We regularly evolve our internal tools as our projects, artefacts, and delivery requirements change. This post explains what has changed with the PuntoBello Installer since September 2024 and why the tool is now much more flexible than before.

Fabian Hutzli

2026-02-04

4 minutes to read

A diverse group of guardian elves at a magical gateway in an enchanted forest, protecting SharePoint from shadow creatures while allowing trusted glowing orbs to pass through

Preparing for SharePoint Online CSP Enforcement

A practical guide to Content Security Policy compliance in SharePoint Online before March 2026

Nello D'Andrea

2026-01-12

5 minutes to read

Enchanted forest workshop scene where gnome engineers transition from a rusty orange-gold clockwork machine (old Gulp system) to a crystalline teal magical forge (new Heft system), with glowing environment variable orbs floating across a transformation bridge

Environment Variables with SPFx 1.22+ and Heft

An opinionated guide to implementing environment variables in SPFx 1.22+ with the new Heft build system, covering four approaches with code examples and recommendations.

Nello D'Andrea

2026-01-07

6 minutes to read

Retro arcade cabinet displaying SharePoint Christmas games with pixelated Santa and snowflakes

A Christmas Gift: Redefining the SharePoint Central Administration

Having moved to the cloud years ago, I was missing one important piece: the SharePoint Central Administration. So I redesigned it to be a bit more fancy and Christmas-like.

Nello D'Andrea

2025-12-10

6 minutes to read

Enchanted forest coding academy where wise gnome masters teach apprentices seven magical techniques, each represented by a glowing scroll. A blue AI spirit (Claude Code) hovers above, channeling knowledge through golden streams of light. Different workstations show gnomes practicing: code exploration with magical telescopes, cross-solution bridges, context management with crystal orbs, and bold experimentation at the edge of possibility

An Anthropologic Approach to Coding : Mastery and Methods

Seven powerful techniques I’ve mastered for maximizing productivity with Claude Code - from fast code exploration to bold experimentation

Nello D'Andrea

2025-10-03

6 minutes to read

Enchanted forest workshop scene with bearded gnomes gathered around ancient scrolls filled with crossed-out plans and lessons learned, some gnomes scratching their heads in confusion while others nod wisely. A friendly blue AI spirit (Claude Code) hovers patiently above, emanating soft golden light that illuminates floating error messages transforming into butterflies. Magical chalkboard shows 'Plan Mode' in glowing runes, with broken gears being carefully repaired, symbolizing learning from mistakes

An Anthropologic Approach to Coding : Field Notes on Failure

Lessons learned from failures with Claude Code - from abandoned plans to lost work, each mistake taught me valuable insights about AI-assisted development

Nello D'Andrea

2025-09-10

8 minutes to read

Enchanted forest workshop scene with bearded gnomes gathered around a glowing computer terminal, a friendly blue AI spirit floating above, and magical code symbols cascading like golden fireflies, bridging 1984's Electric Dreams with modern AI coding

An Anthropologic Approach to Coding : Introduction

From 1984’s Electric Dreams to 2025’s AI reality - my journey with Claude Code and why it’s transforming how I write software.

Nello D'Andrea

2025-09-02

8 minutes to read

Microsoft Innovation Hub in Zürich with developers working on SharePoint Copilot and Declarative Agents

Two Days at the Microsoft Circle: Building with SharePoint Copilot and Declarative Agents

A recap of two PoC cases implemented at the Microsoft Innovation Hub in Zürich using SharePoint and Declarative Agents

Nello D'Andrea

2025-05-19

4 minutes to read

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The right time to cache, a deferred approach

Why you should avoid caching data just in time and instead optimize for a better user experience.

Nello D'Andrea

2025-02-17

5 minutes to read

Software upgrade process diagram with version arrows and SPFx components

Upgrading SPFx Solutions

A walkthrough on how to upgrade your SPFx solutions.

Nello D'Andrea

2025-01-08

4 minutes to read

European SharePoint Conference venue with attendees and presentation screens

The Fantastic European SharePoint Conference

And why you should attend it

Nello D'Andrea

2024-12-11

4 minutes to read

Developer workspace showing successful SPFx development with code editor and SharePoint interface

Succeeding with SPFx

A guide on how to set up your SPFx development and succeed

Nello D'Andrea

2024-11-14

6 minutes to read

Data flow diagram showing SPFx components connecting to Azure Service Bus with message queues

Two-Way Ticket from SPFx to Azure Service Bus and Back

How to use the Azure Service Bus directly from SPFx

Nello D'Andrea

2024-11-11

4 minutes to read

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Training the Libero 🛡️

Customizing multilinguality when using SPFx

Nello D'Andrea

2024-11-07

4 minutes to read

Authentication flow diagram with security keys, certificates, and login interfaces, illustrating the complex world of authentication mechanisms for PowerShell and Azure services

Navigating the Complex World of Login Mechanisms: Real-Life Insights with PnP.PowerShell

In this post, we’ll dive into the world of login mechanisms and explore how they work in real-life scenarios.

Fabian Hutzli

2024-11-01

11 minutes to read

Code editor showing SharePoint page parsing with JSON structure and HTML elements

Parsing SharePoint Pages

How to parse SharePoint pages and extract information

Nello D'Andrea

2024-10-30

5 minutes to read

An in-page navigation interface showing a table of contents sidebar with clickable anchor links and a scroll-to-top button for easy page navigation

Long Content Pages – Stay on Track with In-page Navigation

Being able to access the necessary information quickly and efficiently is essential for our employees today. Particularly with extensive content pages, this can pose a challenge. With our in-page navigation, we offer a solution that not only enhances clarity but also maximises user-friendliness.

Nicole Beck Dekkara

2024-10-29

2 minutes to read

A dynamic news feed interface displaying corporate news articles with channel subscriptions, sticky news highlights, and multilingual content options

News – The Heart of the Intranet

For corporate communications, the news section for internal communication is the heart of our intranet. Our employees can read company-wide news tailored to their needs in their preferred language.

Nicole Beck Dekkara

2024-10-16

3 minutes to read

Azure cloud infrastructure and development tools visualization, showcasing the integration of Azure resources with the PuntoBello Installer deployment process

Deploy Az resources and integrate PuntoBello Installer

The PuntoBello Installer enables the deployment and configuration of SharePoint elements and the build and deployment of SPFx solutions.

Fabian Hutzli

2024-10-15

6 minutes to read

Network socket connections warming up with glowing data streams

Warm Up Your SOCKet 🧦

Load Testing WebSockets as Winter Approaches

Nello D'Andrea

2024-10-15

5 minutes to read

A hierarchical taxonomy structure visualization showing term groups and term sets organized in multiple languages for multilingual content management

I Love Term Store – Why Terms are so Useful in a Multilingual Intranet

The love for the Term Store was not immediate; it developed over time as I realised how greatly it addresses many challenges that a multilingual intranet presents.

Nicole Beck Dekkara

2024-10-09

4 minutes to read

Introducing the Libero 🛡️

Understanding multilinguality when using SPFx

Nello D'Andrea

2024-10-09

5 minutes to read

Soccer ball with multilingual text representing SharePoint language features

Playing S⚽ccer with SharePoint Online, Part 2

Understand multilingual publishing in SharePoint Online, Part 2

Nello D'Andrea

2024-10-02

10 minutes to read

Automated deployment pipeline with interconnected gears and workflows in a forest setting, representing the streamlined build and deployment process for SharePoint Framework solutions

Automate the Build- and Deployment Process with the PuntoBello Installer

If you’re working with SharePoint Framework (SPFx) solutions, you know how important it is to have a smooth deployment process. However, it can get tricky, especially when different environments require specific configurations.

Fabian Hutzli

2024-10-01

9 minutes to read

Soccer field layout with SharePoint components as players in different positions

Playing S⚽ccer with SharePoint Online, Part 1

Understand multilingual publishing in SharePoint Online, Part 1

Nello D'Andrea

2024-09-25

7 minutes to read

Code injection and observation patterns visualized with dependency arrows

To Observe and to Inject: Enhancing SharePoint with React Components

How to handle React component injection with the observable pattern

Nello D'Andrea

2024-09-18

6 minutes to read

A personalized application launcher interface showing a grid of business application icons and tiles for quick access

My Applications: One of the most popular use cases in the intranet - despite browser favorites

Why is ‘My Applications’ one of the most popular features on our intranet? There are several good reasons for this. Firstly, the links are maintained centrally and in multiple languages so they are always up to date. Secondly, they are accessible from any intranet page, any device, any browser, and they can be customised!

Nicole Beck Dekkara

2024-09-17

4 minutes to read

A collection of multilingual document cards displaying the same document in different languages with language labels and connection indicators

Document cards: these are the benefits for our users and publishers

Does this challenge sound familiar? Need to get documents in multiple languages up on your intranet fast and easy? And you do not want to republish all the content pages in all languages? If that sounds like something you could use, our multilingual document cards are definitely worth checking out.

Nicole Beck Dekkara

2024-09-03

3 minutes to read

Creative lightbulb moment representing the inception of PuntoBello blog

PuntoBello: Open-sourcing our SharePoint enhancements

Inspired by the Microsoft 365 community, we’re contributing by open-sourcing our SharePoint intranet solutions with PuntoBello.

Nello D'Andrea

2024-09-02

3 minutes to read

Welcome to PuntoBello.ch

PuntoBello.ch is your resource for insights and components related to Microsoft 365, SharePoint, SPFx, and Azure.

2024-09-02

One minute to read