Tag: Power Platform

  • Code-First Architecture in Dynamics 365: Why Less Technology Is More

    The post highlights the challenges of tech sprawl in Dynamics 365 projects, where business logic gets fragmented across multiple tools, complicating debugging and maintenance. It advocates for a streamlined architecture using one technology per concern, emphasising plugins for server-side logic, TypeScript web resources for UI, and Power Automate for approvals,…

  • When Should We Raise the Plugin Assembly Version in D365 Plugin Projects?

    Today I want to talk about something that confuses a lot of developers when working with Dynamics 365 plugins. When should you actually bump your plugin assembly version number? I see this question come up frequently in the community, and I have seen teams struggle with this in real projects.…

  • Why You Should Frequently Check Unmanaged Layers in Dynamics 365 & PowerApps

    Hey everyone, Today I want to talk about something that has saved me countless hours of troubleshooting over the years. If you are working with Dynamics 365 or PowerApps and managing multiple environments, this is going to be important for you. Have you ever deployed a solution to TEST or…

  • Managed vs. Unmanaged Solutions in Power Apps/Dynamics 365

    The content explains the differences between managed and unmanaged solutions in Power Apps and Dynamics 365, emphasizing their roles in development, testing, and production environments. Unmanaged solutions allow for flexibility and editing, whereas managed solutions are fixed and secure for deployment. Understanding solution layers is crucial for maintaining effective customizations.

  • Creating and Managing Data Masking Rules in Dynamics 365

    Data masking in Dynamics 365 is vital for protecting sensitive customer information, such as credit card numbers and social security numbers. This technique replaces confidential data with masked characters, permitting access only to authorized users. The post explains how to create, manage, and assign masking rules to ensure data security…

  • Dynamics 365 – How to Start a Plugin Project with PAC CLI

    This article explains the process of quickly creating a new Dynamics 365 Plugin project using PAC CLI. It covers the installation of PAC CLI via .NET Tool, project setup, and the steps to create and deploy a plugin. Key commands and configurations for generating early bound models are also detailed…