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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...