Dataverse for Beginners — Learn the Power Behind Every Power Platform Tool

Syed Hasan

🎙️ Dataverse for Beginners Curious about Microsoft Dataverse but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly podcast helps you understand the backbone of the Power Platform — the secure, structured data platform that powers Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio. Each episode breaks down Dataverse concepts in the simplest way possible, with real-world examples, clear explanations, and practical tips to help you build smarter apps and manage data the right way — even if you’re completely new to Dataverse.

Episodes

  1. Episode: 5 Dataverse Business Rules & Logic Layers: Keep Your Data Smart, Clean & Consistent

    31/12/2025

    Episode: 5 Dataverse Business Rules & Logic Layers: Keep Your Data Smart, Clean & Consistent

    🎧 Ready to finally understand how Dataverse Business Rules & Logic Layers keep your data smart, clean, and consistent — in a simple, beginner-friendly way? In this episode, we explore the logic backbone of Microsoft Dataverse and break down how rules and logic layers quietly guide your data behind the scenes — without writing code or over-complicating things. 🧠✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 🧩 Business Rules — how Dataverse enforces logic directly at the data level.⚙️ Logic Layers — understanding where rules live (column, table, app, and automation) and why it matters.🛑 Data Validation — preventing incomplete, invalid, or inconsistent data automatically.🔁 Field Behavior Control — show, hide, lock, require, and auto-set field values dynamically.📐 Centralized Logic — apply rules once and let them work across all apps and integrations.💼 Real Example — implementing business rules in a Training Management System step by step.🚀 The Impact — how smart logic transforms apps from “working” into “professional and reliable.” This episode is perfect for beginners who want to build clean, scalable, and enterprise-ready Power Platform solutions — and truly understand how Dataverse keeps data consistent, validated, and trustworthy. I’m Syed Md Maruf Hasan, Power Platform Developer, Trainer, and founder of LowCodeDev, helping beginners and career changers learn the Power Platform through clear, practical, and friendly guidance. 👇 Connect with me here 🌐 Website: https://syedhasan.dev💼 LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-hasan-maruf📸 Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/lowcodedev 📍 Malaysia 🇲🇾 🎵 Music: Royalty-free background music from @Pixabay ✨

    10 min
  2. Episode: 4 Dataverse Security & Permissions: Keep Your Data Safe, Smart & Controlled

    15/12/2025

    Episode: 4 Dataverse Security & Permissions: Keep Your Data Safe, Smart & Controlled

    🎧 Ready to finally understand how Dataverse Security & Permissions actually protect your data — in a simple, beginner-friendly way? In this episode, we dive into the security backbone of Microsoft Dataverse and break down how access, control, and data protection work behind the scenes — without making things complicated or scary. 🔐✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode:🛡️ Security Roles — how Dataverse decides who can do what in your app.📋 Table Permissions — Read, Create, Write, Delete, Append & Append To explained clearly.👤 Row-Level Security — how users can see only their own data (or their team’s).🏢 Role-Based Access — designing access for students, staff, managers, and admins.🧠 Smart Permission Design — secure your data without breaking app usability.💼 Real Example — securing a Training Management System step by step.🚀 The Impact — how proper security turns your app from “working” into “trusted and enterprise-ready.” This episode is perfect for beginners who want to build safe, professional Power Platform solutions — and truly understand how Dataverse keeps data controlled, compliant, and clean. I’m Syed Md Maruf Hasan, Power Platform Developer, Trainer, and founder of LowCodeDev, helping beginners and career changers learn the Power Platform through clear, practical, and friendly guidance. 👇 Connect with me here🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://syedhasan.dev💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-hasan-maruf📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowcodedev 📍 Malaysia 🇲🇾 🎵 Music: Royalty-free background music from @Pixabay ✨

    12 min
  3. Episode: 3 Dataverse Column Types & Lookups: Design Clean, Scalable Tables

    03/12/2025

    Episode: 3 Dataverse Column Types & Lookups: Design Clean, Scalable Tables

    🎧 Ready to finally understand how Dataverse actually organizes your data — in a simple, beginner-friendly way? In this episode, we go deeper into the heart of Microsoft Dataverse and break down the three building blocks that make your apps cleaner, smarter, and truly scalable: tables, columns, and relationships. ✨ Here’s what you’ll learn in this episode: 🏛️ Tables — how they give your data a proper home, structure, and identity. 🔤 Columns — how they add meaning, rules, and consistency to every record you create. 🔗 Relationships — how Dataverse connects your tables into one powerful, living system. 📊 Connected Data Advantage — how relationships improve your apps, automate smarter workflows, and create richer Power BI reports. 🛠️ Beginner-Friendly Relational Design — no SQL, no joins, no database background needed. Dataverse makes it visual and intuitive. 💼 Real Example — we walk through designing a full Training Academy System, showing how real tables and relationships work together. 🚀 The Transformation — how proper data structure changes your entire Power Platform experience from “just working” to “working beautifully.” This episode is perfect for beginners who want to understand how real Power Platform solutions are designed — and how Dataverse makes professional data modeling simple, visual, and accessible to everyone. I’m Syed Md Maruf Hasan, Power Platform Developer, Trainer, and founder of LowCodeDev, helping beginners and career changers learn the Power Platform through clear, practical, and friendly guidance. 👇 Connect with me here 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠⁠*https://syedhasan.dev*⁠⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠⁠*https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-hasan-maruf*⁠⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠⁠*https://www.instagram.com/lowcodedev*⁠⁠⁠ 📍 Malaysia 🇲🇾 🎵 Music: Royalty-free background music from @Pixabay. ✨

    12 min
  4. Episode: 2 Dataverse Tables, Columns & Relationships - Build Your First Data Structure

    27/11/2025

    Episode: 2 Dataverse Tables, Columns & Relationships - Build Your First Data Structure

    🎧 Ready to understand how Dataverse actually organizes your data — in a simple, beginner-friendly way? In this episode, we dive deeper into the heart of Microsoft Dataverse and explore the three building blocks that make your apps cleaner, smarter, and more scalable: tables, columns, and relationships. ✨ You’ll learn: 🏛️ How tables give your data a proper home and structure 🔤 How columns bring meaning, consistency, and clarity to every record 🔗 How relationships connect your tables into one powerful, living system 📊 Why connected data helps you build cleaner apps, smarter automation, and better reports 🛠️ How Dataverse makes relational design easy — no SQL, no joins, no database experience needed 💼 A real example of designing a Training Academy system the right way 🚀 How proper data structure transforms your entire Power Platform experience This episode is perfect for beginners who want to understand how real Power Platform solutions are designed — and how Dataverse makes professional data modeling simple, visual, and beginner-friendly. I’m Syed Md Maruf Hasan, Power Platform Developer, Trainer, and founder of LowCodeDev, helping beginners and career changers learn the Power Platform through clear, practical, and friendly guidance. 👇 Connect with me here 🌐 Website: ⁠⁠https://syedhasan.dev⁠⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-hasan-maruf⁠⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowcodedev⁠⁠ 📍 Malaysia 🇲🇾 🎵 Music: Royalty-free background music from @Pixabay. ✨

    14 min
  5. Episode: 1 Dataverse for Beginners: Build Your Foundation the Right Way

    22/11/2025

    Episode: 1 Dataverse for Beginners: Build Your Foundation the Right Way

    🎧 Ready to understand the backbone of the Power Platform — in the simplest way possible?In this special beginner episode, I’ll walk you through Microsoft Dataverse, the secure and structured data platform that powers Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio. ✨ You’ll learn: 🧱 What Dataverse is and why beginners struggle with Excel, SharePoint, and scattered files 📂 How tables, columns, and relationships create clean, organized data 🔐 How Dataverse keeps your information secure with built-in roles and permissions ⚡ Why Dataverse makes your apps faster, scalable, and easier to maintain 🔗 How it connects instantly with every part of the Power Platform 💼 A real example of building a student registration system the right way 🧭 What it feels like to start using Dataverse — modern, simple, and beginner-friendly This episode is perfect for anyone starting their Power Platform journey and wanting to build solutions on a strong foundation — without learning SQL or backend development. I’m Syed Md Maruf Hasan, Power Platform Developer, Trainer, and founder of LowCodeDev, helping beginners and career changers learn the Power Platform through simple, practical guidance. 👇 Connect with me here 🌐 Website: ⁠https://syedhasan.dev⁠ 💼 LinkedIn: ⁠https://www.linkedin.com/in/syed-hasan-maruf⁠ 📸 Instagram: ⁠https://www.instagram.com/lowcodedev⁠ 📍 Malaysia 🇲🇾 🎵 Music: Royalty-free background music from @Pixabay. ✨

    11 min
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🎙️ Dataverse for Beginners Curious about Microsoft Dataverse but not sure where to start? This beginner-friendly podcast helps you understand the backbone of the Power Platform — the secure, structured data platform that powers Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, Power Pages, and Copilot Studio. Each episode breaks down Dataverse concepts in the simplest way possible, with real-world examples, clear explanations, and practical tips to help you build smarter apps and manage data the right way — even if you’re completely new to Dataverse.

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