Extending Viva Connections with Application Customizers

Organizations need tailored digital workplaces, but standard out-of-the-box configurations often fall short. Learn how to bridge this gap by customizing Viva Connections to meet specific business communication and navigation needs. In this text-based course, you will transition from standard setups to building tailored workspace extensions. You will understand how to leverage web development fundamentals to design, build, and deploy custom application customizers that integrate seamlessly into your portal. What you'll learn: Understand the foundational architecture of Viva Connections and SharePoint Framework extensions; Configure your local development environment using modern Node.js and TypeScript toolchains; Build custom application customizers to safely inject custom scripts, headers, and footers; Debug and test your extensions locally to ensure stability; Deploy and manage your custom solutions securely within the tenant app catalog; Apply modern performance and optimization practices for fast loading times. The course starts with essential terminology and core architectural concepts before guiding you step-by-step through setting up your workspace, writing your first extension, and managing production deployments. This course is designed for web developers and IT professionals new to framework customization; basic familiarity with JavaScript or TypeScript is helpful, but no prior experience with customizers is required. Start reading today to unlock the full potential of your digital workplace.