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Effective Code Commenting in Power Apps: Best Practices and Standards

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Haroon / December 1, 2023 / annotation techniques, App Development, best practices, clear code, code clarity, code commenting, code maintenance, coding guidelines, coding practices, coding standards, comment styles, commenting standards, efficient coding, Maintainability, Power Apps, Power Apps clarity, Power Apps development, software clarity, Software Development

Introduction: When delving into the world of Power Apps and its coding standards, one aspect often overlooked is the art of commenting. Commenting is crucial for both the individual developer and teams, ensuring clarity and future maintenance. Let’s dive into the best practices and standards for commenting within Power Apps. Understanding the Importance of Code […]

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Generating Random Numbers in Power Apps: Best Practices & Solutions

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Mudassar Mazhar / December 1, 2023 / App Design, App Development, App Formula, best practices, dashboard design, data delegation, data row limit, Data Source, formula efficiency, gaming applications, numeric identity, Power Apps, property records, Rand function, random data, random records, SharePoint, Shuffle function, task allocation, unique numbers

Randomly selecting records or rows from a data source is a frequent requirement in app development. Whether you’re building a game, a dashboard, or a task allocation app, being able to fetch random data comes in handy. In Power Apps, there are specific functions designed for this purpose. However, understanding their strengths and limitations is

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Handling SQL DateTime Filter Issues: Best Practices & Solutions

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Mudassar Mazhar / December 1, 2023 / application development, best practices, Bug, Data Collection, data conversion, Data Source, data types, datetime, Datetimeoffset, Debugging, Error Handling, Filter, Issue Logs, programming, query optimization, Server Response, Solutions., SQL, SQL Server, Table Schema

SQL Server has some quirks, and one particularly persistent issue revolves around filtering DateTime fields. This common error can be daunting for SQL Server application developers, but understanding its nature and potential workarounds can save you from prolonged debugging sessions. In this article, we dive deep into the SQL DateTime filter bug, its behavior, and

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Best Practices for Power Apps Naming Conventions in SQL Server

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Haroon / December 1, 2023 / App Development, app performance optimization, best practices, Data retrieval, database design, database errors, database management, database performance, naming conventions, Power Apps, Power Apps Integration., SQL Best Practices, SQL guidelines, SQL identifiers, SQL integration, SQL naming rules, SQL naming strategies, SQL Server, SQL Server tips

With the growing popularity of Power Apps, maintaining clarity and consistency in database object naming conventions has become increasingly crucial. This not only ensures better performance but also avoids unexpected errors, particularly when integrating with platforms like Power Apps. This blog delves into the significance of appropriate naming conventions in SQL Server, highlighting issues that

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Microsoft Power Apps Review: Assessing Canvas App Quality with the Power Apps Review Tool

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Shahzad / October 29, 2023 / App Checker, App Quality, best practices, Canvas Apps, Code Review, CodeReviewAdmin, Dataverse, GitHub, Installation Guide, Maintainability, Mehdi Andaloussi, Microsoft, msapp, Performance, Power Apps, Power CAT, Review Tool, Runtime Analysis, Tool Features, UI design

Introduction: In today’s evolving technological landscape, ensuring the efficiency, sustainability, and dependability of our applications is crucial. The ‘Power Apps Review Tool’ stands out when assessing the quality of canvas apps. This article dives deep into the tool’s features and installation process, providing a comprehensive review for those looking to optimize their Microsoft Power Apps

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Mastering Best Practices with Northstar Architects: A Comprehensive Guide

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Mudassar Mazhar / October 25, 2023 / best practices, Business Continuity, Compliance, DevOps, Disaster Recovery, Documentation, Enterprise Architecture, Environments, Governance, Identity Management, Interoperability, Licensing, Microsoft, Monitoring, Northstar Architecture, Platform Automation, Power Apps, Security, Software Development, Video Introduction

Introduction:Embracing best practices in software development is pivotal for any enterprise. When it comes to ensuring robust and scalable solutions, especially in the realm of Power Apps, the “northstar architects” approach has set a benchmark. Diving deep into this, the Northstar Architecture by Microsoft offers a well-structured methodology designed to steer enterprise architects towards excellence.

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Rename Variables In Power Apps With 1-Click

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Software Zone 365 / October 1, 2023 / App Development, app functionality, app maintenance, app testing, best practices, caution, development tips, efficiency, one-click, Power Apps, Power Apps tools, productivity, replace feature, search and replace, software, software zone, UI/UX, variable management, variable naming, variable renaming

Rename Variables In Power Apps With 1-Click Overview: Renaming variables within Power Apps has been simplified to a one-click process. However, while the method offers streamlined efficiency, it’s essential to approach with caution, especially when dealing with variables of similar names, to prevent potential disruptions in app functionality. Copy the name of the variable which

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Power Apps Tip: Hide The Navigation Bar In Play Mode

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Software Zone 365 / September 30, 2023 / App Design, App Development, best practices, Customization Tips, Hide, Hide Features, Interface Tips, Microsoft Power Apps, Mobile Apps, Mobile Design, Navigation Bar, Navigation Tips, NavigationBAR, Play Mode, Play Mode Tips, Power Apps, Power Apps Tutorial, Power platform, Screen Design, UI Tips, User Experience, UX Design

Power Apps Tip: Hide The Navigation Bar In Play Mode Overview: This blog post provides a tip for Power Apps users on how to hide the navigation bar when the app is in play mode. This enhances user experience by eliminating potential distractions. The procedure involves clicking the share button, copying a specific PowerApps code,

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