I’ve launched a brand new free community on Skool and I wanted to tell you all about it — why I’m doing it, what happened with the Teachable platform, and why I think this is going to be something really special. If you’ve ever wanted a place to ask questions, share your builds, and connect with others who are into agentic AI, automation, and everything across the no-code to pro-code spectrum, this is it. ...
With AI tools like GitHub Copilot and Cursor generating full applications from prompts, many are asking whether low-code platforms still have a place. In this post and video, I explore the full no-code to pro-code spectrum and share why I think low-code isn’t dead — it’s evolving. Is Low Code Actually Dead? There’s a provocative question doing the rounds in the developer community right now: Is low code dead? ...
Tired of the tediousclick-click-click to convert documents to PDF? If your job involves converting files manually, you know the drill — open the file, export, download. In this post, I’ll show you three ways to use SharePoint Buttons to convert documents to PDF right from your document library, ranging from quick deep links to full Power Automate automation. The Methods at a Glance Method Best For Supports 1. Word Deep Link Quick Print/Save Word only 2. Fast Browser PDF Speed & Preview Word, Excel, PowerPoint 3. Power Automate Full Automation All Office Files Method 1: The Word Print Link This is a simple deep link that opens your Word document directly in “Print Mode” within the browser. From there, you just hit print and save it as a PDF to your local machine. It’s a great entry point, but keep in mind it’s limited to Word documents. ...
I’m launching a brand new community dedicated to learning Cloud Flow Automation, Custom Agents, and AI — all through the Low Code Power Platform. Whether you’re just getting started or you’re an experienced maker, there’s something here for everyone. Why I’m Building This Community I love sharing my knowledge and learning from others and I have spent a lot of time helping folk like you on forums, producing videos on my YouTube and as clients as a Cloud Solution Architect for Microsoft. ...
What if your AI chatbot could handle routine customer questions and seamlessly hand off complex issues to a live agent — all without the customer noticing a hiccup? That’s exactly what I’ll show you how to build in this post. Whether you’re a developer, customer support manager, or IT enthusiast, by the end of this guide you’ll have a fully working Copilot connected to Dynamics 365 Customer Service Workspace and embedded on your website for real-time agent transfers. ...
With the Office 365 connectors being retired, now is the time to move your Microsoft Teams automation to Power Automate. Whether you’re replacing old connectors or building from scratch, this post walks you through creating dynamic, real-time workflows using webhooks. In this blog post, we’ll explore a hands-on tutorial for creating dynamic, real-time workflows in Microsoft Teams, using webhooks and Power Automate. If you’re a Teams user or an IT pro looking to streamline tasks and improve efficiency, this guide is for you. Plus, I’ll show you how to overcome common challenges, like data loss prevention (DLP) policies, and secure your flows with app registrations. ...
What if I told you that most of the variables in your Power Automate flows and Power Apps don’t need to be variables at all? In this post, we’ll explore immutable variables — a technique that can dramatically simplify your solutions, reduce API calls, and make your logic cleaner and easier to maintain. This post builds on concepts demonstrated in the accompanying video, where we go beyond the basics to show you practical applications, performance benefits, and best practices. ...
Ever needed to programmatically delete files or folders from SharePoint? Whether you’re enforcing data retention policies, cleaning up processed files, or simply keeping your document libraries tidy, the Microsoft Graph API combined with Power Automate makes it straightforward. In this post, I’ll walk you through every step — from obtaining the right IDs to making the DELETE call. Why Automate File Deletion? There are several reasons why one might want to delete a SharePoint file or folder via the Graph API using Power Automate. Firstly, automating deletion can help maintain the organization and cleanliness of a SharePoint site, especially when dealing with temporary or obsolete files. Secondly, it allows for the enforcement of data retention policies by programmatically removing files that are past their retention period. Thirdly, it can be used to streamline workflows by deleting files that have been processed, reducing clutter and potential confusion. ...
If you’ve been using Apply to Each loops to export Power BI data into Excel, you know how painfully slow that can be. In this post, I’ll show you two much faster and more reliable methods — Graph API and Office Scripts — that will transform how you bulk-load data into Excel with Power Automate. Method 1: Using Graph API The first method involves using Graph API. It’s a premium licensed method that invokes an HTTP request to the Graph API. The Graph API requires the site ID, the file ID, and the dynamic range of the data. ...
Ever needed to bundle multiple files into a single zip from Power Automate or Logic Apps? Creating zip files programmatically in the cloud can be tricky — there’s no built-in action for it. In this post, I’ll show you how to set up an Azure Function that accepts base64 file content for an array of files and returns a compressed zip file. You can then store it in Blob Storage, send it to SFTP, attach it to an email — wherever you need it. ...