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PowerApps remove all the records from collection

PowerApps remove all the records from collection

The Clear function in Power Apps is used to remove all records from a collection. This function is useful when you want to reset a collection to an empty state, either to prepare it for new data or to clear it as part of an app's logic.
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PowerApps Load previously stored - offline data on device

PowerApps Load previously stored - offline data on device

The LoadData function in Power Apps is used to load data that was previously saved locally on the device using the SaveData function. This function is particularly useful for offline scenarios where you want to cache data on the device so that it can be accessed even without an internet connection.
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PowerApps Display notification message to the user

PowerApps Display notification message to the user

The Notify function in Power Apps is used to display a notification message to the user. This function is particularly useful for providing feedback, alerting users to errors or success, and guiding them through the app's process.
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PowerApps Randomly reorder the records in table

PowerApps Randomly reorder the records in table

The Shuffle function in PowerApps is used to randomly reorder the records in a table. This can be particularly useful for scenarios like creating randomized quizzes, shuffling items in a gallery, or generating random orders for any collection of items.
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PowerApps Delete record based on condition

PowerApps Delete record based on condition

The RemoveIf function in Power Apps is used to delete records from a data source based on a condition. This function is particularly useful for removing multiple records that meet certain criteria in a single operation.
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PowerApps Replace part of string with another string

PowerApps Replace part of string with another string

The Replace function in Power Apps is used to replace a part of a string with another string. This function is particularly useful for modifying text by replacing specified portions of it, such as correcting errors, formatting, or altering content based on conditions.
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PowerApps Select an item or control

PowerApps Select an item or control

The Select function in PowerApps is used to programmatically select an item or control. This can be particularly useful for triggering an action that would normally require user interaction, such as selecting a button to run its OnSelect event.
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PowerApps Refer Record within a loop

PowerApps Refer Record within a loop

In Power Apps, ThisRecord is similar to ThisItem but is used within the context of functions like ForAll and With, where you're working with records in a broader context than just galleries or forms. ThisRecord allows you to reference the current record being processed within these functions, making it easier to work with and manipulate data within iterative operations.
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PowerApps refer current item in a gallery

PowerApps refer current item in a gallery

In Power Apps, ThisItem is a keyword that refers to the current item or record in a gallery, form, or other data-bound control. It's used to access and display properties of the current record within the context of the control.
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PowerApps Extract unique values from table or collection

PowerApps Extract unique values from table or collection

The Distinct function in Power Apps is used to extract unique values from a column of a table or collection. This function is particularly useful for removing duplicates and obtaining a list of unique values, such as when creating dropdown menus or filtering data.
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PowerApps Save Data locally on the device

PowerApps Save Data locally on the device

The SaveData function in PowerApps is used to save data locally on the device. This can be particularly useful for offline scenarios where you need to store data and sync it back to a server or use it later when the app is online.
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PowerApps Reset control back to default value

PowerApps Reset control back to default value

The Reset function in Power Apps is used to reset a control back to its default value. This function is particularly useful for clearing input fields, resetting form controls, or reverting other interactive elements to their initial state.
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PowerApps Set input focus on a control

PowerApps Set input focus on a control

The SetFocus function in PowerApps is used to programmatically set the input focus to a specified control. This can be particularly useful for enhancing the user experience by guiding them through a form or ensuring that the appropriate control is selected for input.
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PowerApps convert values to format (Date, Time, Number, Text)

PowerApps convert values to format (Date, Time, Number, Text)

The Text function in PowerApps is used to format numbers, dates, times, and text strings. It converts values to text according to a specified format. This function is useful for displaying data in a user-friendly format, such as formatting dates or numbers with currency symbols.
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PowerApps refer current control within its own properties

PowerApps refer current control within its own properties

The Self function in PowerApps is a reference to the current control within its own properties. This can be particularly useful when you need to refer to the properties of a control within the same control, such as adjusting its appearance or behavior based on its own state.
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PowerApps get Last record from table or collection

PowerApps get Last record from table or collection

The Last function in Power Apps is used to retrieve the last record from a table or collection. This function is particularly useful when you want to access or display the most recent entry in a dataset, such as the latest transaction, message, or record.
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PowerApps Validate data against datasource

PowerApps Validate data against datasource

The Validate function in Power Apps is used to check whether a record (or changes to a record) complies with the validation rules defined in your data source. This function is particularly useful for ensuring data integrity before submitting or saving changes to a data source.
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PowerApps Convert Text to Numeric value

PowerApps Convert Text to Numeric value

The Value function in Power Apps is used to convert a text string that represents a number into a numeric value. This function is essential when dealing with numeric data that is entered as text, such as values from text input controls.
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PowerApps extract last n Numbers from the string

PowerApps extract last n Numbers from the string

The Right function in PowerApps is used to extract a specified number of characters from the end of a text string. This is particularly useful when you need to get a substring from the end of a string.
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PowerApps Split string in substrings using delimiter

PowerApps Split string in substrings using delimiter

The Split function in PowerApps is used to divide a text string into a table of substrings based on a specified delimiter. This function is particularly useful when you need to parse and manipulate text data that is formatted in a specific way, such as CSV data, space-separated words, or other delimited text.
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PowerApps Sort table by column

PowerApps Sort table by column

The SortByColumns function in PowerApps is used to sort a table based on one or more columns. It provides more flexibility than the Sort function, especially when you need to sort by multiple columns or dynamically change the sorting based on user input.
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PowerApps Submit data to data source

PowerApps Submit data to data source

The SubmitForm function in PowerApps is used to submit a form's data to the underlying data source. This function triggers the form's OnSuccess and OnFailure properties, allowing you to handle what happens after the submission is processed.
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PowerApps check if string starts with specific sub string

PowerApps check if string starts with specific sub string

The StartsWith function in PowerApps is used to determine whether a specified text string begins with a certain substring. This can be useful for filtering data, searching, or validating input fields.
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PowerApps ClearCollect function explained with examples

PowerApps ClearCollect function explained with examples

The ClearCollect function in Power Apps is a combination of the Clear and Collect functions. It first removes all records from a specified collection, and then adds a set of records to that same collection. This function is particularly useful for refreshing a collection with new data.
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PowerApps Update record based on condition

PowerApps Update record based on condition

The UpdateIf function in PowerApps is used to update one or more records in a data source based on a condition. This function allows you to selectively update records that meet specific criteria, making it useful for scenarios where you need to modify multiple records dynamically.
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PowerApps remove leading and trailing spaces from the text

PowerApps remove leading and trailing spaces from the text

The TrimEnds function in PowerApps is used to remove leading and trailing spaces from a text string. This function is particularly useful for cleaning up user input or data retrieved from external sources, ensuring that spaces do not affect data processing or comparisons.
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PowerApps remove spaces from the text

PowerApps remove spaces from the text

The Trim function in PowerApps is used to remove all spaces from a text string except for single spaces between words. This function is useful for cleaning up user input or data retrieved from external sources, ensuring that spaces do not affect data processing or comparisons.
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PowerApps Create blank or null value

PowerApps Create blank or null value

The Blank function in PowerApps is used to create a blank value. This function is useful for initializing variables, resetting form fields, and handling null values. A blank value is different from an empty string or zero; it specifically represents the absence of a value.
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PowerApps Go back to previous screen

PowerApps Go back to previous screen

The Back function in Power Apps is used to navigate back to the previous screen in your app. This is particularly useful for creating user-friendly navigation.
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PowerApps Check if date is todays or not

PowerApps Check if date is todays or not

The IsToday function in PowerApps is used to determine whether a given date/time value corresponds to today's date. This function is useful for validating or filtering records based on whether they occur today, enhancing user experiences by showing relevant daily data.
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PowerApps convert first letter of every word to upper case

PowerApps convert first letter of every word to upper case

The Proper function in Power Apps is used to convert the first letter of each word in a string to uppercase, and all other letters to lowercase. This function is useful for formatting text, such as names or titles, to ensure they follow proper capitalization rules.
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PowerApps check whether string matches pattern

PowerApps check whether string matches pattern

The IsMatch function in PowerApps is used to check whether a text string matches a specified pattern. This function is particularly useful for validating user input, ensuring data consistency, and performing text pattern matching.
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PowerApps How to check for the error in function

PowerApps How to check for the error in function

The IsError function in PowerApps is used to determine whether an expression results in an error. This function is useful for error handling and validation, allowing you to create more robust and user-friendly applications by managing potential errors effectively.
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PowerApps How to convert string to lower case

PowerApps How to convert string to lower case

The Lower function in Power Apps is used to convert all characters in a text string to lowercase. This function is particularly useful for standardizing text inputs, such as email addresses, usernames, or any text that needs to be case-insensitive.
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PowerApps How to convert string to upper case

PowerApps How to convert string to upper case

The Upper function in PowerApps converts all the characters in a text string to uppercase. This function is useful for standardizing text input, making text comparisons case-insensitive, or simply formatting text for display.
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PowerApps App function with examples

PowerApps App function with examples

The App function in Power Apps is used to access and set various properties of the app itself. This function allows you to manage app-level properties such as the app's name, the screen that appears on startup, and other global settings that affect the app's behavior.
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PowerApps formatting using RGBA function

PowerApps formatting using RGBA function

The RGBA function in PowerApps is used to define colors by specifying the values for red, green, blue, and alpha (opacity).
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PowerApps Get Logged-In user Details

PowerApps Get Logged-In user Details

The User function in PowerApps provides information about the current user of the app. This function is useful for customizing the user experience, displaying personalized information, and controlling access based on the user's identity.
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PowerApps Today function with examples

PowerApps Today function with examples

The Today function in PowerApps returns the current date without the time component. This function is useful for any scenario where you need to reference the current date, such as setting default values, filtering records by date, or performing date calculations.
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PowerApps Create temporary table

PowerApps Create temporary table

The Table function in PowerApps is used to create a table from a set of records. This function is particularly useful when you need to construct a table of data manually or manipulate data structures within your app.
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PowerApps Check if user is online or not using connection function

PowerApps Check if user is online or not using connection function

In Power Apps, the Connection function is used to retrieve information about the network connection status of the device running the app. This can be useful for providing feedback to users about their connectivity status or for implementing logic that depends on whether the device is online or offline.
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PowerApps How to Add Column in table or collection

PowerApps How to Add Column in table or collection

The AddColumns function in Power Apps allows you to add new columns to a table, transforming and enriching your data by calculating new values based on existing data. This function can be particularly useful for creating derived values, performing calculations, or enhancing data for display purposes.
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Handling DateTime format in PowerApps

Handling DateTime format in PowerApps

In this article, we are going to see how PowerApps handles datetime columns and values through examples.
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What is Business Rule in Dataverse?

What is Business Rule in Dataverse?

In this article, we are going to learn about Dataverse Business rules, how to create them, what are the usefulness of the rules, what are the limitations to use them with model driven app and canvas apps.
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What is Alternate key in Dataverse table?

What is Alternate key in Dataverse table?

In this article, we are going to learn about Microsoft Dataverse Alternate key, how to create it, what are the benefits of using Alternate key and the limitations of it.
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PowerApps Export data to PDF

PowerApps Export data to PDF

In this article, we will see how we can export data from canvas app into PDF format with the help of Power Automate.
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PowerApps Export data to CSV - Excel

PowerApps Export data to CSV - Excel

In this article, we will see how we can export collection object data to CSV format from Canvas app using Power Automate.
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PowerApps Connected webpart in SharePoint

PowerApps Connected webpart in SharePoint

In this article, we are going to Connect SharePoint list webpart and the custom PowerApps made from the same list.
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PowerApps Button Click Events

PowerApps Button Click Events

PowerApps button is one of the most important OOB components. In this article, we are going to go through some examples related to PowerApps button click event.
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Environment Variables in PowerApps and Power Automate

Environment Variables in PowerApps and Power Automate

Environment Variables are very useful in both PowerApps and Power Automate, at the time of moving the application from one environment to another, e.g., from Dev => Test => UAT => Production. Everything in the app and flow remains the same except the connections, keys, or any other reference that you specify as part of the environment variable.
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PowerApps canvas - Coding Standards and Guidelines

PowerApps canvas - Coding Standards and Guidelines

In this article, we are going to see some basic coding standards that every developer should follow while working in PowerApps as part of programming best practice.
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PowerApps Component Library

PowerApps Component Library

In this article, we are going to learn about component library, how do we create it and how we can add a component within an existing component library.
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PowerApps Collections in details

PowerApps Collections in details

In this article, we are going to learn about collection object in Power apps in details. We will understand how we can create, update the collection how to use them efficiently.
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PowerApps Gallery Control

PowerApps Gallery Control

In this article, we are going to understand the PowerApps Gallery control in detail. You can utilize multiple controls within a gallery control and each control can have different type of data.
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PowerApps Deep linking in the app

PowerApps Deep linking in the app

In this article, we are going to learn how we can change the start screen of the app and how we can use parameters to deep link the navigation from the start screen to the different screens within canvas app. This article explains the StartScreen function with example.
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PowerApps Components

PowerApps Components

In this article, we are going to learn about PowerApps canvas app components, how to create components, how to create custom input and output properties in components.
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PowerApps Reset Function

PowerApps Reset Function

PowerApps Reset is a very useful function which basically used to set the control value to the default property value, any other change made by the user will be discarded. In this article, we will see how we can utilize this function with different PowerApps objects.
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Basics about Power Apps Portal

Basics about Power Apps Portal

There was a constant demand for a feature that can be used to create a low-code application in power Apps. Also, it is the need of the hour to share the application with users outside the organization and not only limited to the organization users. Power Apps portal is all about that and more.
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Power Apps - IF condition with examples

Power Apps - IF condition with examples

In this article, we are going to go through If function examples that can be used in your applications. If is one of the widely used functions in PowerApps. Let’s understand in detail, how to use conditions in your application using some examples.
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Power Apps - UpdateContext(), Set(), Navigate() functions for variables

Power Apps - UpdateContext(), Set(), Navigate() functions for variables

In this article, we will see how we can set the variables in Power apps using UpdateContext(), Set(), and Navigate() functions. We will see the exact purpose of all of them as to when to use which one. We will also go into in-depth functionalities of all the functions.
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Implement exception handling in Power Automate

Implement exception handling in Power Automate

Try catch and finally, these three blocks are life saviors for any programmer. And that is the same for Power automate as well. In this article, we are going to see how we can implement exception handling using the Try-Catch-Finally block.
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How to Call Power Automate from Power apps

How to Call Power Automate from Power apps

In this article, we will see how you can call a Power Automate - flow from Power Apps Canvas App. Also, we will see how we can pass parameters from the canvas app to Power Automate and return data from flow to power apps.
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Power Automate - Create approval workflow on SharePoint document library

Power Automate - Create approval workflow on SharePoint document library

In this article, we are going to create a Microsoft flow to approve a document added to the SharePoint document library. We will see how we can use Approval action and use it in different strategies.
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PowerApps - Concurrent function with examples

PowerApps - Concurrent function with examples

In this article, we are going to go through the details about PowerApps Concurrent function. Concurrent is a very useful function especially when you want to achieve performance improvement in your PowerApps application. Let’s understand in detail, how and where you can use the Concurrent function using some examples.
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Power Automate - Business Process Flow

Power Automate - Business Process Flow

In this article, we are going to understand what Business Process flow is, how to create it, why do we need it, how it is related to Power Apps. Let’s go into detail.
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CDS (Common Data Service) bulk records delete

CDS (Common Data Service) bulk records delete

In this article, we will understand how to remove all data for the entities in CDS (Common Data Service). You can, not only delete the data, but you can also schedule the deletion of the data for the future. Let’s go through the process in detail.
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Power Automate vs Logic Apps

Power Automate vs Logic Apps

Both Power Automate (Microsoft Flow) and Azure Logic Apps are used to create custom Workflows. Then what are the main differences between them and which one should you choose when deciding on a solution for your business? Let’s compare Power Automate and Azure Logic Apps features in details
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PowerApps - ForAll function with examples

PowerApps - ForAll function with examples

In this article, we are going to go through various ForAll function examples that can be used in your applications. ForAll is one of the widely used functions in PowerApps. Let’s understand in detail, how and where you can use the ForAll function using some examples.
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PowerApps - Sort, SortByColumns and SortOrder functions

PowerApps - Sort, SortByColumns and SortOrder functions

In this article, we are going to go through two different Sorting functions provided by PowerApps. Sort and SortByColumns. Let’s understand in detail, how and where you can use each one of them, what are the pros and cons of each over the other using some examples.
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PowerApps - Patch function with examples

PowerApps - Patch function with examples

In this article, we will understand the PowerApps Patch function. We will understand the functionalities and limitations of the Patch function using some simple examples.
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PowerApps - Update Vs UpdateIf functions

PowerApps - Update Vs UpdateIf functions

In this article, we will understand when to use Update and when to use UpdateIf function. We will understand the functionalities of Update and UpdateIf function using some simple examples.
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What is PowerApps Delegations?

What is PowerApps Delegations?

In this article, we are going to understand what PowerApps Delegations is, how Delegation works, Delegable data sources, and Delegable functions. We will also go through some examples and understand how to overcome PowerApps delegation issues.
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PowerApps Timer - Implement Auto logout functionality

PowerApps Timer - Implement Auto logout functionality

In this article, we are going to implement an Auto Logout functionality using PowerApps Timer controls. Besides implementing Auto Logout, we will also go through some of the functionalities of PowerApps Timer control.
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PowerApps - Add a ROW NUMBER in List

PowerApps - Add a ROW NUMBER in List

In this article, we will see how we can add a Row Number column in a collection List. By default, there is no straight forward way where you can just add a column having incremental numbers to identify each row differently. Let’s see through example, how we can add a Row Number column in the existing list.
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PowerApps - 2 Ways to Export and Import package

PowerApps - 2 Ways to Export and Import package

In this article, we are going to see two methods to export and import the PowerApps package. Deploying the solution is the final and most essential part of the project life cycle. Export and Import facility in PowerApps provides the way to deploy your app from one environment to the other environment easily
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PowerApps - LookUp function examples

PowerApps - LookUp function examples

In this article, we are going to understand the Power Apps Lookup function, how and where you can use it, what are the limitations, and some examples related to the Lookup function.
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Power Apps - Screen Navigation not working from Component

Power Apps - Screen Navigation not working from Component

If you want to navigate from one screen to another in Power Apps, it is very easy, but if you want to create a master component and use it to navigate to any other screen then it is not straight forward. Let’s understand the issue using an example.
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Microsoft Flow Example - CRUD operation on SharePoint list

Microsoft Flow Example - CRUD operation on SharePoint list

In this article, we have demonstrated how you can perform Create, Read, Update and Delete (CRUD) operations on SharePoint List item using REST-API (Send an HTTP request to SharePoint) call and also using MS Flow SharePoint connectors.
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Power App Example - CRUD Operation on SharePoint list

Power App Example - CRUD Operation on SharePoint list

In this article, we are going to leverage Microsoft Power Apps to perform CRUD (Create, Read, Update, and Delete) operations on SharePoint List. Power App is an easy tool that we can use to rapidly create apps and connect to a number of services but in this tutorial, we will look only in SharePoint operations.
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Microsoft Flow-Usage and Administration guide for beginners

Microsoft Flow-Usage and Administration guide for beginners

In this article, we are going to go through all the areas of the Power Automate and how to use them. We will understand about Triggers, conditions, actions, connectors, flow Logs, etc. We have tried to explain each aspect of MS Flow in detail so the article is going to be a bit lengthy. Please read till the end, for complete understanding.
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What is Microsoft Power Apps?

What is Microsoft Power Apps?

Power Apps is a platform used for rapid application development. Even if you are not a Pro developer, you can use Power Apps and create your own application that can run on Mobile as well as on any browser on the desktop. In this article, we are going to see all the basic things that you need to know before you start working on Microsoft Power Apps.
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What is Microsoft flow OR Power Automate?

What is Microsoft flow OR Power Automate?

Microsoft flow is a service developed by Microsoft which can be used to create Automated Flows between the applications that you use. Microsoft flow supports more than 100 such applications. We will see all the main aspects of Microsoft Flow in this article.
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How to Export and Import MS Flow (Microsoft Flow)?

How to Export and Import MS Flow (Microsoft Flow)?

Packaging and deployment are the final and the most important steps of any application development. Export and Import facility in MS Flow (Microsoft Flow), provides the way to deploy your MS Flow from one environment to the other environment just by doing some simple steps.
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Call a Microsoft Flow from another MS Flow in SharePoint online

Call a Microsoft Flow from another MS Flow in SharePoint online

In this article, we will see how to call one Microsoft flow from another flow just using a few simple steps. While developing complex MS flows you may face a requirement to breakdown a flow into two or more, demanding one running flow to call another flow.
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