Deep Dive into the Power Platform in the Age of Generative Ai : Architectural Insights and Best Practices for Intelligent Business Solutions

Understand the full potential of Microsoft Power Platform with this comprehensive guide, designed to provide you with the knowledge and tools needed to create intelligent business applications, automate workflows, and drive data-driven insights for business growth. Whether you're a novice or an experienced professional, this book offers a step-by-step approach to mastering the Power Platform. 
This book comes with an extensive array of essential concepts, architectural patterns and techniques. It will also guide you with practical insights to navigate the Power Platform effortlessly while integrating on Azure. Starting with exploring Power Apps for building enterprise applications, the book delves into Dataverse, Copilot Studio, AI Builder, managing platforms and Application life cycle management. You will then demonstrate testing strategy followed by a detailed examination of Dataverse and intelligent AI-powered Applications. Additionally, you will cover Power pages for external websites and AI-infused solutions. Each section is meticulously structured, offering step-by-step guidance, hands-on exercises, and real-world scenarios to reinforce learning.
After reading the book, you will be able to optimize your utilization of the Power Platform  for creating effective business solutions.

What You Will Learn:
 

• Understand the core components and capabilities of Power Platform.
• Explore how Power Platform integrates with Azure services.
• Understand the key features and benefits of using Power Platform for business applications.
• How Dataverse seamlessly integrates with various Power Platform components and Azure.
•  Learn the essentials of administering Power Platform environments.
•  Explore techniques for optimizing the performance of data integration and export processes on Azure.
• Gain insights into designing user-friendly applications using Power Apps.
• Learn the capabilities of Copilot Studio for creating intelligent copilots.
• Understand the integration of generative AI within Copilot Studio.
• Learn how to streamline business processes and improve efficiency.
• Learn to incorporate AI capabilities into your applications using AI Builder.
• Learn how to create and manage external websites using Power Pages.
• How to integrate Power Platform with external services for enhanced data capabilities.
• Understand solution architecture and Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) within the Power Platform.

Who This Book Is For:
Application developers, Enterprise Architects and business decision-makers.

Biswa ​Pujarini Mohapatra is a seasoned technology leader with over 18 years of IT experience. She is currently serving as the Principal Engineering Manager at Microsoft. She leads a global team in designing and implementing scalable solutions using the Power Platform and Azure. Her expertise spans in artificial intelligence, low code/power platform, cloud computing, leadership, management, and enterprise architecture. She has authored a book on Microservices using .NET core and has reviewed books across technology. 

Gaurav Kumar Arora is a Tech-enthusiast with over 27 years of industry experience, encompassing a wide range of technologies. He has achieved notable accomplishments throughout his career, including being a recipient of the Microsoft MVP award, a MuleSoft Mentor, and serving as a Mentor of Change with AIM NITI Aayog, Govt. of India. Gaurav is also a Business Coach with Business Blaster, Govt. of NCT of Delhi. He holds a lifetime membership with the Computer Society of India (CSI) and serves as an advisory member and Senior Mentor at India Mentor. He is certified as a Scrum trainer and Coach, ITIL-F certified, and holds PRINCE-F and PRINCE-P certifications. Additionally, he is a Certified Microsoft Azure Architect and has authored books on various technologies.

Gaurav recently achieved the distinction of being recognized as a World Record Holder for his exceptional book writing in disciplined technologies. He holds 15 patents in disciplined technologies. Gaurav is passionate about sharing his knowledge and believes in the principle of "sharing is caring". He actively mentors underprivileged students and is associated with the NGO SHIKSHA एक पहल.

Some of his most appreciated books with Apress are:

• Hands-on Azure Cognitive Services: Applying AI and Machine Learning for Richer applications
• Cloud Debugging and Profiling in Microsoft Azure: Application performance management in the Cloud

Yash Agarwal is a Power Platform solution architect with experience working on Microsoft Power Apps, Power Automate and Power Virtual agents. He is a 5X Microsoft MVP and MCT for business applications. He has experience working in healthcare, banking and finance, education, automotive, etc. domains.