For the SharePoint developer the new version comes with a host of features that are both novel and interesting, these include, cloud app model, platform enhancements, mobile apps, development tools and much more.
2. SharePoint 2013 Cloud Computing
Migrate Business Functions to
Cloud
For the SharePoint developer the
new version comes with a host
of novel and interesting features
Companies can offer a vast range
of SharePoint services
Cloud
App
Model
App
Development
Tools
Platfor
m
Enhance
ments
Designing Tools
Mobile
Apps
Mobile utility
focus
4. Core Platform Enhancements
Enhanced capabilities that make SP2013 support the cloud computing architecture and the
app-driven framework
Software comes with social networking integration and supports design and execution of
rich applications
SharePoint 2013 Development kit includes a range of new APIs for both server and client,
Representational State transfer (REST) endpoints for web services and Remote event
receivers along with client side rendering
5. Cloud App Model
Cloud app
model is the
central
element for
development
SharePoint apps
are functional
elements of the
website to
extend its
capabilities
Wide range of
categories offering
app development
opportunities
including
SharePoint
components such
as workflows, lists
and site pages
Do not have any
custom code
and are
unrelated to
SharePoint
besides the
platform it is
built on
All custom logic
moves “up” to
the cloud or
“down” to client
computers
The apps will
feature on the
Office Store or
App catalogue
6. SharePoint Mobile
Seamless Mobile
Integration of SharePoint
web applications
Any new development
must be desktop and
mobile compatible
Features can be built
using existing Microsoft
tools and technologies