When working with SharePoint 2013 Apps, we might need a List to store our data.
For example:
- A Timesheet App requires a List
- A Ticket Tracking App requires a List
In this article, I would like to show you how to create lists for apps.
Host Web and App Web
We need to keep in mind that:
- The Host Web is the web where our App is installed (example: http://hpvm.sharepoint.net)
- The App Web is the isolated site collection of corporate app catalogs (example: http://app-df9989b8b0ad44.sharepointapps.net)
![Host Web and App Web]()
The reason why an App Web is separated is due to security.
Please note that the App Web does not have a Site Settings option. In our case the List will be created in an App Web!
Creating List
Run Visual Studio 2012 and create a new App Project.
![Create a new App Project]()
Choose the type of hosting as SharePoint-hosted.
![hosting as SharePoint-hosted]()
Click the "Finish" button to continue.
From the Solution Explorer choose "Add New Item" > "List".
![Choose List item]()
Choose the "Custom List" template.
![Custom List template]()
Click the "Finish" button. In the List Designer that appears, you can create new fields, create views, change field properties and so on.
![List Designer]()
Save changes and run the app.
![Save changes]()
How to view the list
You can view the list using the direct URL of the list name.
http://appdomain/AppName/Lists/ListName/AllItems.aspx
![view the list]()
This concludes our List creation for SharePoint 2013 App.