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Integrating RSS Feeds with Power BI: Display and Aggregate News Content

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Haroon / December 1, 2023 / Blog Updates, Business Intelligence, Content Display, Data retrieval, Digital News, Efficient Syndication, Forum Content, Information Access, Microsoft tools, News Aggregation, Online Aggregation, Power BI, Power BI Connector, Real-Time Updates, RSS Integration, Social Media Feeds, Syndication, UK News, Web Platforms, XML Feeds

Introduction: In today’s fast-paced digital world, accessing the most recent news, forums, or blog articles in real-time is of utmost importance. For those building applications with this requirement, RSS provides an efficient solution. Specifically, the Power BI RSS connector offers a seamless way to retrieve this content. This guide sheds light on how to harness […]

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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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Mastering Lookups: Efficient Data Retrieval with SQL Server Views

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Sheraz Manzoor / November 30, 2023 / Data retrieval, Data Source, database efficiency, database management, Edit Forms, Global Variables, graphical designer, lookup functions, Object Explorer, Performance optimization, Power Apps Integration., query optimization, Record Updating, screen transition, SQL indexing, SQL Server, SQL syntax, SQL views, table joining, view creation

Efficient Lookup in SQL Server with Views When managing large databases, fetching related details can become a cumbersome task. Utilizing views in SQL Server can greatly simplify this process and enhance the performance of data retrieval. This blog will provide insights into the art of using views for the purpose of lookup in SQL

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Optimizing SQL Searches in Power Apps: Case Sensitivity and Collation Explained

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Mudassar Mazhar / November 28, 2023 / accent insensitive, accent sensitivity, App Development, Case Insensitive Search, Case Sensitivity, code page, collation, Data Filtering, Data retrieval, data sorting, database collation, Microsoft documentation, Power Apps, Power Apps interface, Power Apps searches., SQL Azure, SQL queries, SQL Server, SQL Server views

Introduction: SQL Server’s versatile nature allows users to implement both case sensitive and case insensitive searches. In Power Apps, understanding the intricacies of SQL Server collations is essential to ensure accurate data retrieval. This guide offers a comprehensive breakdown of how Power Apps interfaces with SQL Server regarding case sensitivity. Building search interfaces or filtering

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PowerApps Choices Function Update: Enhanced Search Capabilities in SharePoint

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Mudassar Mazhar / November 20, 2023 / Choices Function, Custom SharePoint, Data Integration, Data retrieval, Enhanced Search, Microsoft PowerApps, Powerapps, PowerApps Choice Search, PowerApps Development, PowerApps Enhancements, PowerApps Functionality, PowerApps SharePoint Synergy, PowerApps Update, SharePoint, SharePoint Customization, SharePoint Data, SharePoint data management, SharePoint Integration, SharePoint Lookup, SharePoint Solutions

Introduction: For the veterans of PowerApps, the Choices function has been a cornerstone, primarily when working with SharePoint or Dataverse datasources. The recent PowerApps update has brought a substantial enhancement to this function, enabling users to filter results effortlessly. This piece will shed light on this update, particularly in the SharePoint context. An Insight into

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Utilizing Power Apps to Retrieve Current User Profile Details from Office 365

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Haroon / November 20, 2023 / App Development, Business Apps, Business Efficiency, Business Solutions, Canvas App, custom forms, Data Integration, Data retrieval, Data Source, Digital Collaboration, Form Customization, Microsoft, Office 365, Power Apps, Power platform, Profile Display, Profile Fields, User Data, User Details, User Profile

In today’s fast-paced business environment, leveraging digital platforms for efficient collaboration is essential. One such platform, Power Apps, enables developers to create custom business apps for their organization. A frequent question among app creators is how to effectively display the profile details of the current user or a specific member within a canvas app

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Understanding and Resolving SharePoint List View Threshold Errors

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Haroon / November 20, 2023 / Application Interface, Concurrency, Data Management, Data Queries, Data retrieval, database, Error Resolution, Filtering, Indexing, Large Lists, List View Threshold, Performance, Power Apps, Query Delegation, Server Load, SharePoint, sorting, SQL Server, System Performance, user access

Understanding and Resolving SharePoint List View Threshold Errors Ever faced challenges with large SharePoint lists and encountered the dreaded “list view threshold” error? Don’t fret! This comprehensive guide dives deep into understanding the root cause and provides effective solutions to overcome this hurdle. Should you require personalized assistance or further clarity, feel free to contact

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Mastering PowerApps Monitoring: A Comprehensive Guide to the Monitor Tool

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Sheraz Manzoor / November 20, 2023 / App Analysis, app builders, App Development, App Monitoring, Collaboration, Data Access, Data retrieval, Debugging, Diagnostics, End-User Engagement, Monitor Tool, Performance Bottlenecks, Performance optimization, Powerapps, Real-Time Analysis, Session Tracking, SharePoint, SQL Server, Technical Support, User Experience

PowerApps Monitoring with the Monitor Tool In the world of app development, one of the most essential aspects is ensuring seamless functionality and user experience. One significant tool that serves this purpose, especially for those working with PowerApps, is the Monitor tool. This article delves deep into the capabilities and benefits of using Monitor for

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Delegation Warning PowerApps: Tackling ‘Contains’ Search in SharePoint

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Haroon / November 20, 2023 / Contains Search, Data retrieval, Delegation Warning, lookup columns, Microsoft, Powerapps, Search Function, SharePoint, SharePoint Lists, Workarounds

SharePoint Contains Search Delegation Challenge in PowerApps Navigating the intricacies of SharePoint, particularly when dealing with the ‘contains‘ search delegation issue, can be complex. This guide delves into effective strategies for bypassing the limitations posed by the non-delegable nature of SharePoint’s ‘contains‘ search in PowerApps. We will explore how using a lookup column can

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Limitations of Using Excel as a PowerApps Data Source

Leave a Comment / Power-Apps / Ali Haroon / November 14, 2023 / Alternatives, App Development, App Optimization, CDS, Data Integration, Data retrieval, Data Source, Excel, Excel Constraints, Functionality, Large Datasets, Limitations, Powerapps, PowerApps Development, Record Limitations, SharePoint, SQL Server, Workarounds

Embarking on a project with Excel as a data source? It’s crucial to understand the challenges, especially in PowerApps. In this guide, we’ll delve into Excel PowerApps limitations and suggest solutions for seamless data integration. Understanding Excel’s File Size Constraints One primary concern with Excel in combination with PowerApps and OneDrive is the limitation on

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