After attempting to upgrade my version of Node.js on my Windows 10 machine (directly from the Node.js LTS Windows MSI download) I was left with an install of Node.js where I couldn't use NPM. Anytime I tried to use NPM (Node Package Manager) I would get the following error npm WARN npm does not support... Continue Reading →
How to install or upgrade to the latest Office Yeoman Generator (Yo Office)
I find the easiest way to create (scaffold) a new Office Add-in (Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint) is to use the Office Yeoman Generator (Yo Office). This is really using 2 things. Firstly its using a tool called Yeoman, which is a generic scaffolding tool (nothing to do with Microsoft or Office). It's the Yo in... Continue Reading →
Upgrading from Angular 2 RC5 to RC7 – watch out for required NPM version
I skipped RC6 and made the jump straight from RC5 to RC7. First step was to upgrade the versions of my dependencies (both the “dependencies” and “devDependencies”) in the package.json file. To get the magic recipe of what versions of each dependency were needed I referred back to the QuickStart guide on the Angular.io website.... Continue Reading →
Day zero resources for upgrading from Angular 2 RC4 to RC5
Angular 2 RC5 is now available! For those looking to get their hands dirty from day 1, I’ve compiled some links of resources that are already available that helped me along the way. What’s New NgModule The biggest change is the new NgModule which will impact the bootstrapping of your application and the way... Continue Reading →