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Power Automate can help you improve your productivity, efficiency, and innovation by enabling you to build solutions that suit your specific needs and scenarios. However, to get the most out of Power Automate, you need to follow some best practices that will ensure the quality, performance, and security of your flows. In this blog, we will share some of the best practices that you should follow when using Power Automate. Understand Power Automate in the Power Platform ecosystem Power Automate is part of the Microsoft Power Platform, which also includes Power Apps, Power BI, and Power Virtual Agents. These tools work together to enable you to create end-to-end solutions that automate workflows, build apps, analyze data, and create bots. You should learn how to use Power Automate with the other tools in the Power Platform to create powerful and integrated solutions. For example, you can use Power Automate to handle the business logic and data integration for your Power Apps, or to trigge

One of the common scenarios that you may encounter when using Power Automate is to retrieve data from a SharePoint list and perform some actions on it. However, if your SharePoint list has more than 5000 items, you may run into some challenges and limitations. In this blog, we will explain why this happens and how to overcome it using pagination. Why does Power Automate have a limit of 5000 items for SharePoint lists? The reason why Power Automate has a limit of 5000 items for SharePoint lists is because of the underlying SharePoint API that Power Automate uses to connect to SharePoint. SharePoint has a feature called list view threshold, which limits the number of items that can be returned in a single query to 5000 by default. This is to prevent performance issues and ensure optimal performance for all users. If you try to query more than 5000 items from a SharePoint list, you will get an error message like this: This error message will also appear in Power Automate if you use the Ge

We live in an era where digital platforms and tools continue to evolve, constantly changing the way we communicate and interact in the workplace. That's why today, we're exploring the exceptional benefits of using the "Send a Message in Teams" feature via Power Automate, instead of traditional email notifications.  Collaboration is King  Microsoft Teams isn't just a tool; it's a communal platform. Sending a message through Teams means it's visible to all members involved in a particular channel or chat. This universal visibility ensures everyone is well-informed and on the same page, making communication more efficient and collaborative. Imagine managing a team project through Teams. You can share updates, files, and even co-work on documents, ensuring everyone's looped into the project's progress and helping it move forward smoothly. Such transparent communication is difficult to maintain through email notifications. Engaging, Not Just Informing 

In the Power Platform universe, both SharePoint and Dataverse are significant players when it comes to data storage and management. But when should you use each of these as your data source? Let's delve into their pros and cons to get a clear picture. SharePoint Pros SharePoint is an excellent choice for document management and collaboration. It is already integrated with other Office 365 services, providing seamless interoperability. It's easier to set up and manage compared to Dataverse. It offers a user-friendly and intuitive interface for non-technical users. Cons SharePoint isn't designed for large-scale relational data storage. It may not provide the best performance for complex or large data scenarios. Its querying capabilities are limited compared to Dataverse.

Introduction Throttling is a common issue that users encounter when working with Power Automate. But fret not, this blog post is designed to walk you through how to effectively manage this challenge. Understanding Throttling While I will not be delving into what Power Automate is, it's important to understand the concept of throttling in this context. Essentially, throttling happens when your flows are making requests at a rate that exceeds the limits set by the service you are interacting with. This results in the service slowing down or even stopping the flow of data, which is what we refer to as 'throttling'. You can learn more about the specific limitations that Microsoft puts in place for Power Automate here . How to Handle Throttling Now, let's delve into how you can handle throttling in Power Automate. Here are a few strategies: Use Delays: Adding delay actions between your requests can he

Good morning, afternoon, evening, or night, my fearless automation architects! Is your love for Power Automate as everlasting as that carton of almond milk you swore you'd finish? Well, buckle up, because today we're diving into the fascinating and frequently misunderstood world of the 'Compose' action! But first, let's pop open the hood and see what the Compose action actually is. Is it a finely crafted symphony, delicately harmonizing your every flow? Eh, not quite, but it's not too far off.  Essentially, Compose allows you to create and manipulate data on the fly within your flow, just like a maestro conducting a melody. Only instead of notes and rhythms, you're handling data inputs, variables, and outputs.  Let's break it down into some casual scenarios: The Middleman Maneuver Like a trusted broker in a Wall Street trade, Compose acts as an intermediary in your flow. Let's say you're doing a little bit of data gymnastics between SharePoint an

Microsoft Power Automate, formerly known as Microsoft Flow, is a powerful tool for automating workflows across numerous applications and services. Despite its power and flexibility, like any system, there are times when performance can become an issue. But, by following a few simple steps and understanding key principles, you can get the most out of Power Automate, ensuring your flows run as smoothly and efficiently as possible. Optimize Triggers and Actions Every flow begins with a trigger, which could be an event like receiving an email or a file being uploaded. It's vital to make sure that triggers are as specific as possible to avoid unnecessary flow runs. For example, if you have a flow that triggers when a file is uploaded to a SharePoint folder, ensure the trigger is set to that specific folder, not the entire SharePoint site. Similar principles apply to actions, which are tasks that the flow carries out when it runs. Try to limit the number of actions within a single flow.

Hello, world! Welcome to the inaugural post of our new Power Platform blog, your ultimate resource for everything concerning Microsoft's Power Platform. As the world revolves around an evolving digital sphere, the role of technology as a catalyst to transform businesses is more paramount than ever. This blog is dedicated to exploring and celebrating that power, specifically via Microsoft's Power Platform. What is Power Platform? For the uninitiated, Microsoft's Power Platform is a suite of business applications that allows individuals, teams, and organizations to analyze data, build solutions, automate processes, and create virtual agents. It encompasses Power BI for data analytics, Power Apps for app development, Power Automate for process automation, and Power Virtual Agents for creating chatbots. In essence, it's an amalgamation of tools designed to empower everyone, from the non-technical business user to the professional developer, to work more effectively. Why a P