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SharePoint Framework Transitions from Gulp to Heft Toolchain

SPFx v1.22 transitioned from Gulp-based toolchain to Heft-based webpack toolchain in December 2025. New debugging toolbar introduced. Microsoft open-sourcing SPFx templates.

· By Ulrich Bojko · 1 min read

SharePoint Framework (SPFx) v1.22 transitioned from Gulp to Heft-based webpack toolchain in December 2025, marking a significant change for developers.


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Developers should review their build processes for compatibility. The new toolchain offers improved performance and modern tooling. Microsoft is also making SPFx development more transparent by open-sourcing core components.

Sources: Microsoft 365 Developer Blog

Updated on Feb 15, 2026