power pages

In Episode 104 of the XrmToolCast, Daryl and Scott talk to Nick Doelman, former BizApps MVP about his experiences being an MVP, moving to Microsoft and then leaving to follow his passion for Power Platform training.

Some of the highlights:

• Scott reveals the not-so-secret news of him moving to work for Microsoft
• Daryl and Scott might have secret matching tattoos
• Nick has had to pay for his first conference
• What it's like transitioning from an MVP to a ‘blue badge’
• Nick provides insider info on the pros and cons of working at Microsoft
• Shout-out to The Power Platform Boost Podcast

Nick’s Info:

• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/in/nickdoelman
• X-Twitter: https://twitter.com/readyxrm
• Blog: https://readyxrm.blog

Power Platform Boost Podcast:

• YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@powerplatformboost
• X-Twitter: https://twitter.com/powerplatboost
• Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/powerplatboost
• LinkedIn: https://www.linkedin.com/company/powerplatboost

Got questions? Have your own tool you’d like to share? Have a suggestion for a future episode, or like a shout-out? Contact Daryl and Scott at cast@xrmtoolbox.com. Follow us on LinkedIn and @XrmToolCast for updates on future episodes.

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Your hosts:
Daryl LaBar: https://www.linkedin.com/in/daryllabar | @ddlabar
Scott Durow: https://www.linkedin.com/in/scottdurow | @ScottDurow

Editor: Linn Zaw Win: https://www.linkedin.com/in/linnzawwin  | @LinnZawWin

Music: https://www.purple-planet.com

Use AI Large Language Models with Microsoft’s Power Platform to create automated workflows, apps, web pages and bots—without knowing how to write code. AI and Copilot help build fully functional experiences. Generate workflows using only natural language prompts in Power Automate, create apps in seconds in Power Apps, build professional websites with Power Pages, and use the new Boost Conversations capability with GPT to create FAQ bots with Power Virtual Agents.

Stephen Siciliano, Vice President of Microsoft Power Automate, joins Jeremy Chapman to tour the latest Power Platform updates.

► QUICK LINKS:

00:00 - Introduction

01:03 - New AI and Copilot experiences

02:42 - Use Copilot to build and automate workflows

06:07 - Copilot and AI Builder for document analysis

07:19 - Use Copilot to move data from Excel while building apps

08:55 - Customize an existing app

09:53 - Use Copilot with Power Pages

11:06 - Add GPT powered bots to your site

13:37 - Wrap up

► Link References: Get started at https://powerplatform.microsoft.com

Watch our 3-part series on how to add Copilot and GPT to your apps https://aka.ms/PowerAppsAuthoring

To build an app using our workbook, start in the Power Apps Studio at https://make.powerapps.com

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Long, long time ago, in the universe far away, Nick Doelman and Colin Vermander had a dream of making a podcast about ADX Portals, I mean Dynamics 365 Portals, I mean Power Apps portals, I mean Power Pages that would rival the entire Microsoft's media department. As often is the case, Microsoft decided to put an end to it by buying out hiring the entire population of Canada both. In this episode of Refresh the Cache we talk to Nick Doelman about his journey from a humble IT guy to MVP to a portal go-to trainer, and now chief explainer senior content developer on Microsoft docs team.

Why the move, how did it change the work/life balance, what did Nick do for Canada (unlike his football team) - those are just some of the things we talk about. We talk pretty much about everything except curling. Which is a shame if you ask me.

Get in touch

• voice@crm.audio
• Nick Hayduk @Engineered_Code
• George Doubinski @georgedude
• Nick Doelman @readyxrm

Artwork by @dreamstudioai

Build low code apps and processes easily with the latest updates to Microsoft's Power Platform. Move quickly from ideation on paper, to automatic Power App creation with AI-assisted app development through Express design. Then tie those apps to business processes using natural language to generate automated workflows in Power Automate. For IT admins, we show how the new Managed Environments provide the foundation for better management and governance over data used in your apps and flows.

Business Applications and Platform CVP, Charles Lamanna, joins Jeremy Chapman to go through all the updates with the Power Platform.

► QUICK LINKS:
00:00 - Introduction
02:14 - How to convert drawings into Power Apps
03:56 - How to generate the backend of an app
05:10 - Natural language to flow
07:40 - More sophisticated app design
09:12 - Managed Environments
12:13 - Wrap up

► Link References:

Try it for yourself at https://www.powerplatform.microsoft.com

Check out Charles Lamanna’s blog for recent updates at https://aka.ms/PowerPlatformIgnite22

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One of the Nicks is back but Doelman variety decided to take a pill and has gone to greener pastures of the mothership. To fill in the void of his large shoes, George "The Enabler" Doubinski has joined the crew and broken all-Canadian camaraderie.

Both Nick & George are rusty after a long break, so the only hot topic of the day is "Who moved my cheese and is it still cheese?" aka "Power Pages" and "I can do Power Apps portals - do I still have a job?". 

Also turns out, logins are like exercise - everyone says they want to and will do it daily but in reality...

Nick Hayduk
@Engineered_Code

George Doubinski
@georgedude