Tools and technologies for building exceptional Power Platform solutions
Here's my tech stack for developing Power Platform solutions, creating intelligent automations with Copilot Studio, and deploying robust Azure architectures. These tools enable me to deliver reliable and innovative solutions.
Microsoft Power Platform
Microsoft Power Apps
The no-code/low-code platform I use daily to create business applications. From creative canvas apps to complex model-driven apps, it's the main tool in my arsenal.
Microsoft Power Automate
For automating all business processes. From simple approval workflows to complex integrations with third-party APIs, Power Automate turns repetitive tasks into magic.
Microsoft Power BI
Data visualization and business intelligence. I use it to create interactive dashboards and reports that make sense of my clients' data.
Microsoft Dataverse
Secure cloud database for all my Power Platform solutions. Complex relationships, business rules, row-level security - Dataverse handles it all.
Artificial Intelligence
Microsoft Copilot Studio
The revolution in conversational AI. I create intelligent chatbots and virtual assistants that understand business context and automate complex interactions.
Azure AI Foundry
Unified platform for developing AI solutions. I use it to create custom AI models that integrate seamlessly with Copilot Studio and Power Platform.
Microsoft Azure & Cloud
Azure Functions
Serverless functions to extend Power Platform capabilities. Perfect for custom integrations, complex data processing, and custom APIs.
Azure Logic Apps
Cloud workflows for enterprise integration. Perfect for orchestrating complex processes between Power Platform and legacy systems or external APIs.
Azure API Management
Centralized API management for my custom Power Platform connectors. Security, versioning, monitoring - everything needed for robust APIs.
Azure Key Vault
Secure management of secrets, keys, and certificates. Essential for securing API connections and protecting sensitive data in my Power Platform solutions.
Azure Blob Storage
Cloud storage for files and documents in my Power Apps applications. Seamless integration with Power Platform for content management.
Azure Cosmos DB
Globally distributed NoSQL database for scenarios where Dataverse isn't sufficient. Perfect for unstructured data and global scalability.
Azure Service Bus
Reliable enterprise messaging to decouple components in my Power Platform architectures. Guarantees message delivery even during outages.
Azure Monitor + Application Insights
Monitoring and diagnostics for my Power Platform and Azure solutions. Custom dashboards, proactive alerts, and advanced troubleshooting.
Development tools
Visual Studio Code + Power Platform Tools
My main IDE with Power Platform CLI, Azure Functions, and GitHub Copilot extensions. Perfect setup for full-stack Power Platform development.
GitHub + GitHub Actions
Version control and CI/CD for my Power Platform solutions. I use GitHub Actions to automate deployments between development, test, and production environments.
Postman
Essential API testing for validating Power Platform integrations. I use it to test custom connectors and debug complex Power Automate flows.
Docker + Azure Container Registry
Containerization for my custom applications that complement Power Platform. Consistent and scalable deployment on Azure Container Instances.
Productivity & DevOps
Microsoft Teams + Power Platform Integration
Collaboration hub with Power Platform integrations. My Power Apps are embedded in Teams, and my Copilot Studio bots serve directly in channels.
Azure DevOps
For enterprise projects, Azure DevOps offers perfect integration with the Microsoft ecosystem. Planning, Git repos, deployment pipelines - everything's there.
Terraform
Infrastructure as Code to provision my Azure environments reproducibly. Automates deployment of Azure resources needed for my Power Platform solutions.
Azure Bicep
Native Azure DSL for Infrastructure as Code. Simpler than ARM templates, perfect for defining Azure infrastructure for my Power Platform projects.
Notion
Technical documentation and project management. All my Power Platform architectures, best practices, and lessons learned are organized in Notion.