{"id":6363,"date":"2021-05-25T06:56:31","date_gmt":"2021-05-25T14:56:31","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/officedevblogs.wpengine.com\/?p=6363"},"modified":"2022-05-25T19:44:31","modified_gmt":"2022-05-26T02:44:31","slug":"whats-new-in-microsoft-365-platform-at-build-2021","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/devblogs.microsoft.com\/microsoft365dev\/whats-new-in-microsoft-365-platform-at-build-2021\/","title":{"rendered":"What’s new for the Microsoft 365 developer at Build 2021"},"content":{"rendered":"

It\u2019s opening day at Microsoft Build 2021! The Microsoft 365 platform team is excited to be here (digitally) together with you again! The last 12-months have been challenging, as we shifted to the unchartered territory of remote work to the future of hybrid work. Throughout this disruption, Microsoft 365 developers have lead the charge by building collaborative apps built on top of the <\/span>Microsoft 365 platform<\/span><\/a>\u00a0to keep workers\u00a0connected and productive.\u00a0<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Microsoft Graph<\/span>\u00a0<\/span>is the fabric that connects your hybrid workplace<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/h2>\n

Your organization\u2019s Microsoft 365 data lives in Microsoft Graph. It\u2019s the source for all the data and insights generated by the people creating and collaborating in productivity tools they use every day. Data from the Microsoft Graph API is an essential ingredient in the collaborative apps that shape the world of hybrid work. Let\u2019s go through some of the exciting new features we\u2019re announcing.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Authentication and app security<\/h3>\n

In the world of hybrid work, app\u00a0security and manageability\u00a0are more important than ever. We\u2019re introducing\u00a0support for\u00a0<\/span>new\u00a0authentication\u00a0<\/span><\/b>and<\/span>\u00a0B2C\u00a0access<\/span><\/b>\u00a0patterns,\u00a0including the ability to incorporate two-factor and multi-factor authentication into your solutions. We\u2019re also\u00a0excited to announce that\u00a0<\/span>Continuous Access Evaluation<\/span><\/b> is now in preview. This enables users to monitor resources for security issues and if necessary, revoke access tokens.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Insights, and data at scale<\/h3>\n

Developers can use Microsoft Graph data to bring a lot of content and context into their application. That data, when examined at scale, is a great source for organizational insights. We\u2019ve got more ways than ever to consume or create insights using Microsoft Graph data. The new extensibility features for Microsoft Viva Connections, now available in preview with <\/span>SharePoint Framework 1.13<\/span><\/b>, offer a great way to consume Graph-powered insights built by Microsoft. And if you\u2019re interested in creating your own insights,\u00a0<\/span>Microsoft Graph Data Connect<\/span><\/b> is now an Azure-metered service. This means that you\u2019re only paying for exactly the data you need to consume in your solution.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Connector-powered\u00a0workflows &\u00a0experiences<\/h3>\n

Microsoft Graph connectors offer developers the opportunity to bring data into Microsoft Graph. Once there, you can surface that data in some of the most highly used, powerful experiences in Microsoft 365, like <\/span>Search<\/span><\/b>\u00a0and\u00a0<\/span>Advanced eDiscovery<\/span><\/b>.\u00a0We\u2019re previewing a new\u00a0<\/span>Signals API<\/span><\/b> that works with connectors to allow third-<\/span>party content to surface in the Office Hub. And, we\u2019ve made search results available in the Windows search box and the Teams desktop and mobile clients.<\/span>\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

Find out more about Microsoft Graph<\/h3>\n

These are the highlights. And there are dozens of endpoints on the Microsoft Graph. We\u2019ve got a full run-down of all that\u2019s new in Microsoft Graph from Education to Windows, so make sure to check out the Microsoft Graph @ Build blog<\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

Build powerful collaborative experiences with Fluid Framework<\/h2>\n

At Build 2020, we announced Fluid Framework<\/a> \u2013 a new framework designed to help every developer build better collaborative applications. This year, we\u2019re excited to announce some Azure and Microsoft 365 integration which you can see below and in our on-demand session at Build<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Azure Fluid Relay<\/h3>\n

We are thrilled to announce the Azure Fluid Relay service, which is available in private preview. The Azure Fluid Relay gives you all the power of Fluid, but in a convenient, fully managed service. You can expect low latency, real-time collaboration that scales to hundreds of users per session. As a developer, you’ll receive world class performance in a fully managed service with no upfront cost, global presence with regional resilience, and the comfort that Azure Fluid Relay meets data residency and compliance requirements. Join the Azure Fluid Relay service private preview today!<\/a><\/p>\n

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Fluid Framework Library for Microsoft 365<\/h3>\n

We’re excited to announce the Fluid Framework Library for Microsoft 365, which is available in private preview. The library enables developers to easily build collaborative, Fluid-powered apps in Microsoft Teams. These apps use the Fluid service within SharePoint. So instead of deploying and maintaining your own service or managing an Azure service, you can use a Fluid service built into Microsoft 365 tenants. This lets you integrate with Single Sign-on (SSO), Microsoft Graph, and more. Join the Fluid Framework Library for Microsoft 365 private preview today<\/a>!<\/p>\n

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Private preview of Fluid components in Teams chat<\/h3>\n

Fluid components in Microsoft Teams chat is now available in private preview and will expand to more customers in the coming months. These are powered by the web, edited in real-time, and work across Teams and Office apps. Fluid components in Teams chat allow users to send a message with a table, action items, or a list that can be co-authored and edited by everyone in line, minimizing the need for long chat threads and meetings. They also can be copied and pasted across Teams chats, helping users become more efficient.<\/p>\n

Building world-class web apps with Microsoft Edge<\/h2>\n

Microsoft 365 developers have built world class solutions on top of the Microsoft Edge platform. We\u2019re excited to share the latest updates on Microsoft Edge with you at Build 2021 and have captured some of the major news and announcements:<\/p>\n

WebView2 now generally available<\/h3>\n

Since last Build, WebView2 has moved from preview to generally availability and production-ready across Win32 C\/C++, WPF\/WinForms, and WinUI 3. With WebView2, developers can take the Microsoft Edge web platform and embed it in native applications. No longer do developers need to choose between the web and native\u2014they’re both first class citizens using WebView2 on Windows. Watch the What\u2019s new in Microsoft Edge developer tools video<\/a> for more details!<\/p>\n

Integrate your business solutions with Microsoft Office Add-ins<\/h3>\n

Throughout the last 12 months, workers relied on productivity solutions built on top of Office to help them stay engaged and focused on work. Developers built solutions as Office Add-ins and we’re excited to share several of the new features and announcements on these at Microsoft Build<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Keyboard Shortcuts APIs now available<\/h3>\n

Developers are now able to configure custom keyboard shortcuts for Office Add-ins in Excel that can invoke any add-in related functionality. The possibilities are endless and keyboard shortcuts can be effective no matter the scenario of your add-in. Learn more about these APIs today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Contextual Ribbon Tab APIs now available<\/h3>\n

A contextual tab is a hidden tab control in the Office ribbon that is displayed in the tab row when a specified event occurs in the Office document. You can now include custom contextual tabs in your Office Add-in and specify when they are visible or hidden, by creating event handlers that change the visibility. Learn more about this API today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Excel 1.13 APIs requirement rolling out to production<\/h3>\n

We have over 2000 different APIs for you to explore and shape your data. These APIs help you get your data into the hands of users quickly and easily. Watch our on-demand session at Build to see an in-depth overview of these APIs<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Event-based Add-ins for Outlook rolling out to production featuring the onCompose Event<\/h3>\n

Announced back at Ignite 2020 in preview, we\u2019re excited to share that Event-based Add-ins are now rolling out to production. This new extension point enables developers to integrate their solutions into Outlook while the user interacts with it. On this first release, you can launch add-ins automatically when composing e-mails or appointments.\u00a0 Watch our on-demand session at Build<\/a> to see an in-depth overview and check out or documentation<\/a>.<\/p>\n

Mailbox 1.10 APIs focused on Signature Scenario now generally available.<\/h3>\n

We\u2019re also excited to share that requirement set Mailbox 1.10 is now generally available. This is suited if you\u2019re building an admin-managed signature item \u2013 and comprises of 5 APIs: setSginatureAsync; getComposeTypeAsync; isClientSginatureEnabledAsync; disableClientSignatureAsync; and clickableInfobar. Watch our on-demand session at Build<\/a> to see an in-depth overview of each of these APIs and try these out today<\/a>.<\/p>\n

New Events in preview<\/h3>\n

As part of the Event-based add-in feature, we are bringing additional events now available in preview (install beta build 16.0.14026.20000) which you can try on Outlook Web and Windows. These include the following events:<\/p>\n