Using Fiddler/Postman with Power Pages APIs
Working with Power Pages APIs (especially when dealing with CRUD operations via the Web API) often requires testing and debugging using external tools like Fiddler and Postman. These tools help….
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Enabling Portal Maintenance Mode
Maintenance Mode is a valuable feature in Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals) that allows administrators to temporarily take a portal offline for updates, deployments, or critical troubleshooting. Instead of….
Managing portal cache and refresh
Effective cache management is crucial for maintaining both performance and consistency in Power Pages. Caching improves load times and reduces server load, but can sometimes lead to outdated content being….
Diagnosing performance issues
Performance is a key factor in the success of any web portal. For Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals), diagnosing performance issues involves a combination of monitoring techniques, tools, design….
Viewing portal telemetry using Application Insights
Application Insights is a powerful feature in Azure Monitor that allows you to collect detailed telemetry data from your Power Pages site. It helps track portal usage, performance, errors, page….
Using browser Dev Tools with Power Pages
Browser Developer Tools (commonly known as DevTools) are essential for inspecting, debugging, and optimizing Power Pages (formerly known as Power Apps Portals). Whether you’re troubleshooting a styling issue, fixing a….
Troubleshooting portal errors
Troubleshooting errors in Microsoft Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals) is a critical part of maintaining a healthy and reliable portal. Since Power Pages are tightly integrated with Dataverse, authentication….
Custom plugin execution from Power Pages
Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals) provide a dynamic platform for building low-code websites backed by Dataverse. However, when you need to implement complex business logic, server-side validation, or custom….
Portal Actions via Power Automate
Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals) integrate seamlessly with Power Automate to execute backend processes, automate workflows, and enhance the user experience on your portal. These integrations are referred to….
Web API for CRUD operations
Power Pages (formerly Power Apps Portals) can interact with the Dataverse Web API to perform CRUD operations—Create, Read, Update, and Delete—on Dataverse data. This is particularly useful when building custom….