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Power Platform
March 10, 20268 min
Power Automate + AI Builder: automatically process documents

Learn how to automatically process invoices, forms and other documents with Power Automate and AI Builder. Step-by-step explanation with practical examples.

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Power Platform
February 28, 20269 min
Power Platform ALM: from development to production

A complete guide to Application Lifecycle Management in Power Platform. From environments and solutions to CI/CD pipelines and governance.

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Power Platform
February 15, 20268 min
The Future of Power Platform: Trends for 2026

Which trends will shape Power Platform in 2026? From AI Builder and Copilot integration to the evolution of low-code development and Dataverse as a universal data platform.

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Power Platform
December 20, 20257 min
Dataverse Modeling: 5 Common Mistakes and How to Avoid Them

The data model is the foundation of every successful Power Platform project. We discuss the 5 most common mistakes in Dataverse modeling and how to avoid them for a scalable and performant solution.

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Power Platform
October 30, 20258 min
Power Platform governance: how to maintain control in a growing environment

DLP policies, environments and the CoE toolkit. How to keep control of a growing Power Platform landscape as an organization.

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Power Platform
October 5, 20259 min
Connecting Power BI dashboards to Dynamics 365: best practices

How to create effective Power BI dashboards based on Dynamics 365 data? Tips for data models, visualizations and performance.

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Power Platform
August 28, 20256 min
Dataverse vs. SharePoint: where should you store your data?

Both platforms can store data, but when do you choose Dataverse and when SharePoint? A practical comparison.

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Power Platform
August 10, 20258 min
Building approval flows with Power Automate: step by step

Learn how to build professional approval workflows with Power Automate. From simple approvals to complex parallel flows.

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Power Platform
June 30, 20258 min
Relationships in Dataverse: 1:N, N:N and polymorphic explained

A practical explanation of all relationship types in Dataverse. When to choose 1:N, N:N or polymorphic relationships?

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Power Platform
June 28, 20256 min
Power Apps: canvas app vs. model-driven app – making the right choice

When do you choose a canvas app and when a model-driven app? A clear overview of the pros and cons.

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Power Platform
June 18, 20257 min
RPA with Power Automate Desktop: automating manual work

How to automate repetitive manual work with Power Automate Desktop. Use cases, tips and pitfalls.

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Power Platform
June 1, 20257 min
Power Automate flows vs. classic workflows in D365: when to use which?

A comparison between Power Automate cloud flows and classic D365 workflows. When to choose which approach and how to migrate?

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Power Platform
May 30, 20258 min
Power Platform licenses explained: which plan fits your organization?

Per-user, per-app or pay-as-you-go? A clear overview of all Power Platform licensing models and which one fits you.

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Power Platform
May 8, 20256 min
Making Power Apps work offline: what can and what can't?

What offline capabilities does Power Apps offer? An honest overview of what works, the limitations and workarounds.

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Power Platform
April 12, 202510 min
Dataverse security roles explained: from basic to advanced

Everything about security roles, business units, teams and field-level security in Dataverse. From basics to complex scenarios.

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Power Platform
April 1, 20259 min
Error handling in Power Automate: 7 patterns you need to know

From try-catch scopes to retry logic. Seven proven patterns to make your Power Automate flows robust and reliable.

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Power Platform
March 22, 20258 min
Building a SaaS product on Power Platform: is it possible?

Is Power Platform suitable as a foundation for a SaaS product? Possibilities, limitations and alternatives.

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Power Platform
February 28, 20257 min
From Excel to Power Apps: the step every business should take

Why Excel is not scalable and how Power Apps is the logical replacement. Migration tips and examples.

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Power Platform
January 15, 20257 min
Data-driven decision making: from gut feeling to Power BI

How your organization makes the step from intuition to data-driven decisions with Power BI dashboards.

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Power Platform
December 15, 20248 min
Calculating ROI of a Power Platform investment

How do you calculate the return on investment of Power Platform? A framework with concrete examples and calculation models.

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Miquel van Dongen

Miquel van Dongen

Founder & Lead Consultant

Microsoft certified professional and AI development specialist. Writes about Power Platform, Dynamics 365 and the future of software development.

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