You’ll learn how to speed up Microsoft 365 app testing and streamline workflows by using Dev Tunnels in Visual Studio to securely open your local services to the internet — directly inside the Microsoft cloud — in this episode.

Who this episode is for:
• You want practical strategies you can apply instantly
• You want real execution — not theory
• You want to unlock Microsoft 365, Power Platform, and Azure for real business outcomes

Scenario:
Deploying Microsoft Teams apps or SharePoint solutions slows down testing due to manual staging and lengthy deployment cycles.

Step-by-step – what you will learn:
• What Dev Tunnels actually are and why they’re critical for Microsoft 365 apps
• How to configure Dev Tunnels securely without exposing sensitive data
• Ways to integrate Dev Tunnels into your daily workflows for faster feedback
• How to combine Dev Tunnels with tools like Visual Studio and CLI for scalable testing

Tools + tech included:
• Microsoft 365 / Teams / SharePoint / Power Platform
• Dev Tunnels in Visual Studio
• Dev Tunnels CLI
• Azure Active Directory (Entra ID)

Practical payoff:
• Reduce manual deployment cycles and save hours of testing time
• Enable instant collaboration across teams
• Improve security for your testing environments

Open topical anchors:
productivity improvement • modern work enablement • cloud-first transformation • Microsoft ecosystem advantage

Example business cases listeners can apply immediately:
• Instantly test Teams apps without deploying to Azure
• Seamlessly collaborate with remote teammates on live app instances
• Securely expose APIs for real-time feedback without risking data leaks

Outcome statement:
By the end of this episode — you’ll confidently configure Dev Tunnels to accelerate testing and iterate securely on Microsoft 365 apps.

Call-to-action:
Start building your skills today! Transform your workflows today!

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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:29 - What Are Dev Tunnels?
04:27 - Enabling Dev Tunnels in Visual Studio
12:38 - Using Dev Tunnels CLI
16:57 - Common Security Mistakes to Avoid
19:48 - Locking Down Your Dev Tunnels
21:04 - Conclusion: Tunnels in M365 Projects
21:42 - Next Time

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