Learn DYNAMICS-POWER-PLATFORM with Real Code Examples
Updated Nov 27, 2025
Architecture
Cloud-based, SaaS-first platform
Modular components for apps, workflows, analytics, and chatbots
Dataverse for centralized data storage and security
Connectors for Microsoft and third-party systems
Supports API-based extensions and custom code via Azure
Rendering Model
Apps, flows, dashboards, and bots run on cloud infrastructure
Dataverse provides centralized structured data access
Power Automate triggers workflows based on events or schedules
Power BI consumes and visualizes data from multiple sources
Power Virtual Agents provide AI-driven conversational interfaces
Architectural Patterns
Modular apps and workflows
Event-driven automation
Centralized data via Dataverse
Integration via connectors and APIs
Role-based security and environment separation
Real World Architectures
Enterprise workflow automation
Customer service and support portals
Sales dashboards and analytics
AI-driven chatbots for FAQs
Integration of multiple enterprise systems via connectors
Design Principles
Low-code/no-code empowerment for business users
Integration with Microsoft ecosystem
Security, compliance, and governance by design
Extensibility via connectors and APIs
Scalable for enterprise adoption
Scalability Guide
Use multiple environments for development, testing, production
Optimize flows to handle large volumes of data
Leverage Dataverse capacity and indexing
Monitor Power BI dataset refresh performance
Design apps with performance in mind (controls and queries)
Migration Guide
Export and import solutions between environments
Upgrade apps and flows to latest platform features
Validate connectors and APIs after migration
Refactor deprecated actions or formulas
Test app behavior post-migration