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Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform

You're reading from Extending Microsoft Business Central with Power Platform Leverage Power Platform to create scalable Business Central solutions with high business value

Product type Paperback

Published in Aug 2023

Publisher

ISBN-13 9781803240718

Length 458 pages

Edition 1st Edition

Tools

Power Platform

Concepts

CRM

Authors (2):

Kim Congleton

Shawn Sissenwein

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Table of Contents (19) Chapters

Preface

1. Part 1 – Part Fundamentals

2. Chapter 1: Business Central and Power Platform – Better Together FREE CHAPTER

3. Chapter 2: Getting to Know Business Central APIs

4. Chapter 3: Connecting to Business Central in the Cloud and On-Premises

5. Chapter 4: Working with Virtual Tables and Dataverse

6. Part 2 – Doing the Work of Designing, Building, and Implementing

7. Chapter 5: Best Practices for Building Power Apps for Business Central

8. Chapter 6: Building Flows for Business Central

9. Chapter 7: Delivering Solutions

10. Part 3 – Common Business Cases in Business Central for the Power Platform

11. Chapter 8: Automating Approvals and Reducing Manual Business Processes

12. Chapter 9: Connecting Power BI for Business Central Data

13. Chapter 10: Extending Functionality by Using Several Power Platform Solutions

14. Part 4 – Tips and Tricks for Common Issues

15. Chapter 11: User Adoption and Licensing Mapping Guide

16. Chapter 12: Understanding the Center of Excellence and Why It Is a Valuable Tool

17. Index

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Best Practices for Building Power Apps for Business Central

In this chapter, you’ll learn about the concept of Power Apps, what types there are, how the different types can be used, and when to use each type. In addition, you will learn best practices and examples of ways Power Apps can extend Business Central’s functionality.

By the end of this chapter, you will understand the difference between “citizen developer” app makers versus traditional development, the different types of Power Apps, and how to determine which type of app to create based on requirements. We will discuss connecting to other data sources and repeatable components when creating multiple apps.

In this chapter, we’re going to cover the following main topics:

Citizen developers versus pro developers
Understanding the different types of Power Apps
Creating a canvas app
Repeatable components

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Authors (2)

Kim Congleton

Kim Congleton

Kim Congleton is a Microsoft Certified Professional and started her technology career over 25 years ago. She fell in love with technology at an early age when her mother gave her a book on programming with DOS 2.0. Ever since then, she has been learning technologies in order to build solutions for people and companies. She has been a system analyst, developer, solution architect, consultant, chief operations officer, and chief technology officer. She began her journey with Microsoft Navision on version 4.0 and quickly fell in love with ERP systems. Her passion is using technology to solve complex problems as simply as possible. She is a NAVUG All-Star and has presented at numerous Microsoft and user group conferences. The Power Platform has given her the opportunity to become a true citizen developer and do that.

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Shawn Sissenwein

Shawn Sissenwein

Shawn Sissenwein is a Microsoft Certified Professional and works as a solution architect. With over 20 years of experience in the NAV and Business Central space, Shawn has developed a deep understanding of the platform and its capabilities. Her primary role revolves around architecting and developing solutions that enable organizations to optimize their operations and achieve their business goals. With over a decade of experience in international projects and organizations, Shawn has honed her ability to understand and adapt to different business environments and cultural nuances. Shawn's ability to navigate cultural differences has been vital in delivering successful implementations for multinational clients. Passionate about continuous learning, Shawn keeps up to date with the latest advancements and best practices in the NAV, Business Central, and Power Platform space. Shawn brings valuable insights through speaking engagements, fostering collaboration and networking among industry peers.

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