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Fnu Avi
Fnu Avi

Reputation: 23

Can SharePoint Framework (SPFX) be used to create projects outside SharePoint?

Can I use SPFX for development of projects which will be used outside of SharePoint environment.

For Example:

Can any type of development be done using SPFX or it's just SharePoint related development?

Upvotes: 1

Views: 533

Answers (2)

Swap D
Swap D

Reputation: 93

SharePoint Framework was developed to provide flexibility of modern web features, which enables developers to provide optimal solutions and incredible UI with the cutting-edge technologies like Angular and React.

However, there are some limitations. The wide variety of tech stack is just for web development - a SharePoint WebPart or a Feature.

Strictly speaking, "the code build in SPFx would need SharePoint environment to work. SPFx was never meant to be a global platform to develop native apps or browser extensions".

Although JavaScript is a language that can help you achieve those tasks.

  • Electron - for Desktop application development
  • React Native - for Mobile application development (iOS or Android)
  • Ember - for Chrome extension development

Hope this information helps.

Upvotes: 1

Michael Han
Michael Han

Reputation: 3655

It's just SharePoint related development. You could read this article for more:

https://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/sharepoint/dev/spfx/sharepoint-framework-overview

The SharePoint Framework (SPFx) is a page and web part model that provides full support for client-side SharePoint development, easy integration with SharePoint data, and support for open source tooling. With the SharePoint Framework, you can use modern web technologies and tools in your preferred development environment to build productive experiences and apps that are responsive and mobile-ready from day one. The SharePoint Framework works for SharePoint Online and also for on-premises (SharePoint 2016 Feature Pack 2 and SharePoint 2019).

Upvotes: 1

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