Tag: Developers
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If you’re a Power Platform developer deep in flows, components, and custom connectors—you’re my kind of person. I’ve been there, troubleshooting infinite loops, reverse-engineering formulas, and pushing limits to deliver cool things on tight timelines. But now, wearing the Solution Architect hat, I see things differently. Not because the code isn’t important (it is), but…
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If you’ve ever led a project involving data, AI, or even just wrangling multiple teams to work together, you’ll know this feeling: So many tools. So many silos. So much potential—if only it could all come together. That’s exactly the gap Azure AI Foundry is designed to bridge. It’s the advanced AI solution within Microsoft…
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Alright, budding Power Platform developers, gather ’round! 🌟 As a seasoned Power Platform Solution Architect, I can tell you: creating apps that not only look good but also work well for everyone, including users with disabilities, is a game-changer. And it all starts with theming and accessibility standards. But don’t worry—I won’t leave you hanging…
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When I look at the consultants who truly excel in our field, one key factor separates them from the rest: commercial acumen. It’s not just about knowing the technology inside out—it’s about understanding how solutions drive business value, influence decision-making, and align with broader strategic goals. I’ve worked with brilliant developers who can build anything,…
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Power Automate is a fantastic tool for automating business processes, but as workflows grow in complexity, they can become slow, error-prone, and difficult to scale. Optimizing performance is key to ensuring your flows run efficiently and reliably. In this article, we’ll explore practical strategies to reduce run times, handle errors effectively, and scale workflows to…
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A great Power Platform Solution Architect isn’t just a highly skilled technical expert—they are also a strategist, a leader, and a business-savvy problem solver. While functional consultants and developers focus on implementation, an architect must balance big-picture thinking with practical execution to deliver scalable, maintainable, and value-driven solutions. So, what soft skills separate a great…
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Security in Power Pages isn’t just about setting permissions—it’s about designing an access model that is secure, seamless, and scalable. For external-facing portals, Azure AD B2C (Business-to-Consumer) authentication is the go-to solution for managing user access, ensuring a smooth sign-in experience while maintaining strong security controls. But how do you configure B2C authentication effectively? And…
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The Traffic Light Guide to Power Platform Event Frameworks 🚦 When designing solutions in Power Platform, understanding when to trigger automation is crucial. If you’ve ever wondered whether to use PreValidation, PreOperation, or PostOperation in your event framework, think of it like a traffic light system. Each stage plays a role in ensuring the process…
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Ever been in a project that felt chaotic from the start? Where requirements kept shifting, scope creep took over, and the end product didn’t quite meet expectations? More often than not, the missing piece was a strong Analysis & Design (A&D) phase. A&D isn’t just about gathering requirements—it’s about understanding the business problem, defining the…
