The jPoint Project Blog

What is jPoint?

• jP is an open source javascript API and script deployment framework for Sharepoint
• It leverages the speed and agility of jQuery.
• It is used to manipulate Sharepoint forms and pages, communicate to Sharepoint webservices, and to build jParts

What are jParts?

• jParts are content editor webparts with scripts
• They are like jQuery plugins for Sharepoint
• They are configurable which means you do not need a developer to deploy a custom  solution for your particular site
• Check out the Examples and the jParts Repository links on the left-hand side 

Who is jPoint for?

• Sharepoint javascripters develop against the jPoint API to create jParts
• Power users and Sharepoint administrators use jParts to enhance their users' Sharepoint experiences
• Sharepoint developers can further customize jParts or use several jParts together to create a mashup

What can jPoint do?

• Allow scripts (jParts) to be deployed to Sharepoint pages by non-technical admin users
• Manage your javascript solutions in your Sharepoint environment from a central location
• Manipulate your form pages (i.e. hide, auto-populate, disable fields, etc)
• Ajaxify your webpart pages (i.e. auto-saves, list auto-refreshes, etc)
• Allow you to create a feedback form and chatrooms throughout your sites

Can you show me some examples?

• Sure, we are creating the examples as fast as we can.  Check out the Examples tab.  Remember, most of the time, we are working on the core API so that other developers can more easily create jParts.
• Most examples write to lists so in order to be a Contributor, log in as
  • username: demouser
  • password: sharejPoint!

I am interested in contributing to the Open Source jPoint project. How can I get involved?

• If you would like to be a contributor to the project, email will.lawrence [at] sharejpoint.com
• If you have Sharepoint script solutions that you want to jPoint-ize and turn into jParts, email will.lawrence [at] sharejpoint.com
• Other ways to stay involved is by joining the Discussions on codeplex, subscribing to our blogs feed, following @sharejPoint for updates on twitter, and simply spreading the word on jPoint.