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Microsoft Teams Insider
Chandra Chivukula, Vice President, Engineering Microsoft Teams
Feb 10, 2025
Chandra Chivukula, Vice President of Engineering for Microsoft Teams, shares insights from his extensive experience guiding Teams' evolution. He discusses the successful migration of over 320 million users to a new client, enhancing collaboration and innovation. Chandra delves into the use of cutting-edge web technologies, such as React and WebView2, to ensure a seamless experience across platforms. He highlights how a unified codebase and user feedback have shaped the architecture and feature set, paving the way for future advancements.
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- The transition to the new Microsoft Teams architecture leveraging React and WebView2 enhances performance and lays groundwork for future innovations.
- Microsoft's structured rollout strategy successfully migrated over 320 million users to the new Teams client, achieving over 97% transition effectiveness.
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Transition to New Teams Architecture
The shift from classic Teams architecture to the new Teams architecture was primarily driven by the need to leverage the React web framework and improvements in WebView2. This transition allows for a more efficient and robust application that delivers double the performance while using half the memory. By adopting these technologies, the Teams application sets a strong foundation for future innovations in the coming years. This strategic move reflects an understanding of the evolving demands of users as well as the significance of maintaining a competitive edge in collaboration tools.
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