This presentation explores the evolution of programming, integrating, and automating Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, PowerPoint and Access) from classic VBA and .NET to modern JavaScript-based Office Add-ins, you'll discover how developers and power users alike can extend an Office Application’s capabilities, automate repetitive tasks, integrate with data sources and APIs, and build intelligent solutions that transforms your workflow.

Whether you're working in a desktop or web environment, this session reveals strategies and tools that unlock new productivity and innovation within the Microsoft Developer Tech Stack.

You will learn:

• Describe the evolution of Microsoft Office development tools from VBA and .NET to modern JavaScript-based Office Add-ins.
• Identify integration points and automation opportunities across Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access for both desktop and web environments.
• Compare the capabilities and limitations of VBA, VSTO, and Office JavaScript APIs across different Office applications.