This document provides an overview of SharePoint features and the SharePoint development paradigm. It discusses: 1) The history of SharePoint from 1999 to the present, including versions like SharePoint Server 2001, 2003, 2007, 2010, 2013, and Office 365. 2) Key SharePoint features like social capabilities, document handling, search, business intelligence, mobile access, customization options, and enterprise content management. 3) The SharePoint hierarchy including server farms, web applications, site collections, sites, and lists/libraries. 4) SharePoint development units like site columns, content types, lists, libraries, and pages. Development types including browser, designer, and Visual Studio customization.