Attending the 2024 Power Platform Community Conference was a significant opportunity to connect with over 6,000 professionals engaged with the Power Platform. This three-day event provided a platform for learning and networking, featuring keynotes from Microsoft leaders and sessions led by experienced Microsoft MVPs (technology experts who passionately share their knowledge with the Power Platform community). The agenda included introductions to new features, announcements regarding future general availability, and live demonstrations that underscored the platform's versatility. These sessions offered essential insights into the evolving, extensible landscape of the Power Platform.
Below are a few key takeaways from the PPCC:
- Enhanced ALM Capabilities Coming to the Power Platform
During several sessions led by Microsoft Product Managers, we caught a glimpse of a groundbreaking feature that could revolutionize how Power Platform projects are managed in source control. Soon, Power Platform environments will seamlessly integrate with Azure DevOps, allowing code synchronization to a repository with a single click. This native integration promises to streamline processes and eliminate the need for manual or custom backups. Learn more about Azure DevOps integration - Continuous Enhancements to Power Automate and Power Automate Desktop
Microsoft's commitment to refining Power Automate was evident in the keynote sessions that unveiled new features designed to simplify development for citizen developers and accelerate processes for pro-developers. Power Automate Desktop is evolving with features that translate spoken instructions into actions, as demonstrated in a live session using Excel to populate a web form. Discover more about Power Automate updates - Creating Basic Chatbots (Copilots) with Ease
The Power Platform Copilot Studio introduces an intuitive starting point for building chatbots. The 'copilot copilot' assists you in designing chatbots by guiding you through the requirements such as knowledge sources and response styles. This user-friendly process enabled me to quickly create a copilot for Aerie, which efficiently helped employees access information from our Employee Handbook. Explore Copilot Studio features
The 2024 Power Platform Community Conference offered valuable insights and a glimpse into the future of automation and integration within the Microsoft ecosystem. The innovations presented are set to enhance processes and improve productivity for users at every level. For those interested in learning more, Microsoft's resources provide a wealth of information on these exciting developments. As the Power Platform continues to evolve, staying informed on these advancements will be key to leveraging its full potential.
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