Posts by Stephan Alexander
Basic PowerFx Functions Every Developer Should Know
PowerFx is a declarative, Excel-like programming language, created by Microsoft, primarily for the creation of Canvas Apps. Like Excel, it uses functions and expressions to accomplish tasks with little to no need to specify step by step procedural logic. It abstracts away the implementation details, so the focus is on the ‘what’ and not the ‘how.’ This blog will highlight some of the basic PowerFx functions every developer should be familiar with. Take the following table that lists the items and their cost in a ‘Shopping Cart’ for example. ShoppingCart ID Item $ Cost 1 Bread 2 2 Milk 5 3 Butter 7 In an imperative language, the developer would have … Read more
Microsoft Sample Solution Gallery: Unlock Innovation
“If I have seen further, it is by standing on the shoulder of giants”. – Sir Isaac Newton Isaac Newton, one of the most influential scientists in history and known for formulating the laws of motion and universal gravitation which laid the groundwork for much of modern physics and mathematics. Newton is saying that innovation is a process and is often built on the ideas and work that existed before and seldom by isolated inspiration as often depicted in popular television. This type of innovation is exactly what Microsoft is attempting to inspire with the creation of their Sample Solution Gallery. For those not already familiar, the Microsoft Sample Solution … Read more
Power Apps vs Traditional Coding: Which is Right for You?
Power Apps vs Traditional Coding: Which is Right for You? The surge in demand for digital services is undeniable, fueled partly by the continued need for goods and services during the pandemic. Now, more than ever, businesses are eager to adopt digital transformation initiatives, recognizing the crucial role technology plays in modern operations. One of those transformations includes Power Apps vs traditional coding. Digital transformation can mean different things to different stakeholders, but most can agree it entails leveraging technology to increase business output relative to its input. Usually that means increased profitability or productivity while maintaining or reducing the cost of doing business. In the not-too-distant past, hiring professional developers … Read more
Creating and Configuring Power Platform Pipelines: An Overview
Pipelines in Power Platform aim to automate and democratize the execution of the Application Life Cycle Management (ALM) process to allow for the deployment of solutions by citizen and professional developers alike. It simplifies the ALM process by reducing the domain knowledge and effort required to implement life cycle management for Power Platform and Dynamics 365 solutions. This blog will give you an overview of the process of creating and configuring Power Platform Pipelines. Prior to the introduction of Pipelines, citizen developers had to conduct ALM by manually exporting solutions from the development environment and importing into the UAT environment. Then export from UAT to Production or any other target … Read more
How to Utilize AI-Infused, Low-Code Development Tools in Microsoft Power Apps and Power Automate
Power Apps and Automate are the perfect tools for low-code development. With AI-infused features, you can quickly create custom apps and automate processes with minimal effort. Get started today and unlock the power of AI-driven low-code development
How to Enhance Power Automate Flows
Power Automate is an incredibly powerful tool, but it can be difficult to get the most out of it. Learn how to enhance your flows with this comprehensive guide. Get tips for designing and maintaining efficient workflows, and make the most of your Power
How to use SharePoint REST APIs with Power Automate
Hi everyone! In this post, I would like to chat a little about using Power Automate to evoke the very useful and powerful SharePoint REST API. Let’s get started!