You’ll learn how to stop building breakable Dataverse apps by using structured relationships, calculated fields, and alternate keys to create scalable, resilient systems — directly inside the Microsoft cloud — in this episode.
Who this episode is for:
• You want practical strategies you can apply instantly
• You want real execution — not theory
• You want to unlock Microsoft 365, Power Platform and Azure for real business outcomes
Scenario:
Struggling with apps that break under growth, tangled relationships, or unreliable automation?
Step-by-step – what you’ll learn:
• How Dataverse handles growth challenges and what you’re missing
• How to structure relationships and automate workflows for scale
• How to use advanced features like calculated fields and alternate keys
• How these tools drive seamless collaboration and data accuracy
Tools + tech included:
• Dataverse
• Microsoft 365
• Power Automate
• Teams
• Azure
• Calculated fields
• Alternate keys
Practical payoff:
• Reduce manual effort
• Eliminate double-work
• Improve app scalability and reliability
Open topical anchors:
automation strategy • digital operations • cloud-first transformation • Microsoft ecosystem advantage
Example business cases listeners can apply immediately:
• Automating approval flows with integrated Dataverse logic
• Designing dashboards that update in real-time
• Streamlining data imports with alternate keys
• Creating scalable workflows without spaghetti-like fixes
Outcome statement:
By the end of this episode — you’ll know how to design Dataverse apps that scale seamlessly and handle complex workflows without breaking under pressure.
Call-to-action:
Start building your skills today and transform your workflows with Dataverse!
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CHAPTERS:
00:00 - Intro
00:24 - The Weird Right of Passage
01:40 - The Spreadsheet Mindset
05:25 - Heartbeat of Intelligent Apps
09:15 - Automating Chaos
10:28 - Calculated Fields in Apps
15:23 - Understanding Alternate Keys
20:53 - Building Lasting Apps
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