Power Platform Deep Dive (PPDD)

Power Platform Deep Dive (PPDD)

Real-world conversations about building with Microsoft Power Platform. Power Platform Deep Dive covers architecture, Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, governance, best practices, and lessons learned from real projects. Hosted by Kayode Ajayi and Annabel Okuomose powerplatformdeepdive.substack.com

Episodes

  1. 6 DAYS AGO

    Copilot Control Removed from Power Apps | Do Community Events Actually Help Your Career?

    In this episode of Power Platform Deep Dive, we explore how community events and user groups can accelerate your career in tech. Our main deep dive focuses on the real value of community involvement in the Power Platform ecosystem. We discuss how events help with learning, networking, career opportunities, and building long-term influence in the community. We also share practical advice on how to choose events, how to make learning actionable after attending a session, and how volunteering can open doors to speaking opportunities. Main Deep Dive Topics How to choose the right tech events to attend Physical vs virtual events and their benefits Turning event learning into practical skills The 72 hour rule for acting on new knowledge Networking tips for community events Volunteering as a pathway to speaking opportunities How community involvement can lead to career growth Staying consistent in the Power Platform community Power Platform News Round-Up Links Microsoft Power Platform 2025 Release Wave 2 Overviewhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-platform/release-plan/2025wave2/ Building Intelligent Agents with Knowledge Sources – Microsoft Power Platformhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_fAn3J3DS_A Optimizing Knowledge Sources for Agents – Microsoft Power Platformhttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ZE6VIoDpQ7s Add a Copilot Control to a Canvas Apphttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/canvas-apps/add-ai-copilot If you build with Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, or Dataverse, this podcast is for you. Follow for weekly Power Platform news, architecture insights, and real Dev Reality stories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit powerplatformdeepdive.substack.com

    56 min

  2. 1 MAR

    AI Automation in Power Platform Copilot Studio, ALM and Real World Lessons

    In this episode of Power Platform Deep Dive, we unpack what the modern Power Platform stack looks like in the age of AI.Our main deep dive focuses on AI automation, Copilot Studio, and Application Lifecycle Management in a low-code world. We discuss architecture decisions, prompt engineering, governance, and whether developers still need to learn code in the AI era.Main Deep Dive Topics* Copilot Studio vs Copilot Studio Lite* Real AI automation challenges* Why clean data is critical for AI success* ALM mistakes to avoid in production* Prompt engineering using the GCSE framework: Goal, Context, Source, Expectation* Career growth paths in Power PlatformPower Platform News Round-Up Links* Copilot Confusion Explained – Lisa Crosbiehttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=uca0mKLHq3w* Build Your First PCF Control in Power Apps (With AI) – Shane Younghttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TGgtrYH2l5k* New Power Platform Admin Center Experience – Microsofthttps://www.youtube.com/watch?v=c5L7XduAJm8* Add Other Agents – Microsoft Copilot Studiohttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/microsoft-copilot-studio/authoring-add-other-agents* AI Agent Orchestration Patterns – Azure Architecture Centerhttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/azure/architecture/ai-ml/guide/ai-agent-design-patterns* Export and Email a Power BI Report with Power Automatehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-bi/collaborate-share/service-automate-power-bi-report-export* Azure Synapse Link for Dataversehttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/power-apps/maker/data-platform/azure-synapse-link-synapse* Overview of Copilot in Fabrichttps://learn.microsoft.com/en-us/fabric/fundamentals/copilot-fabric-overviewIf you build with Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio or Dataverse, this podcast is for you.Follow for weekly Power Platform news, architecture insights, and real Dev Reality stories. This is a public episode. If you would like to discuss this with other subscribers or get access to bonus episodes, visit powerplatformdeepdive.substack.com

    48 min
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Real-world conversations about building with Microsoft Power Platform. Power Platform Deep Dive covers architecture, Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, Dataverse, governance, best practices, and lessons learned from real projects. Hosted by Kayode Ajayi and Annabel Okuomose powerplatformdeepdive.substack.com

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