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🌺 A reminder that the Engineered Code office will be closed this Wednesday, November 11, in observance of Remembrance Day.

We'll be taking the day to honour and remember those who have served and sacrificed for our country.

Our office will reopen on Thursday, November 12.

Lest we forget.

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🚨 Common Mistakes Monday: "I'll Just Use the Web API"

You need to display some Dataverse data on your Power Pages site.

Easy! Write some JavaScript, call the Power Pages Web API, and update the page with the results.

😬

But did you really need that extra HTTP request?

If the data is needed when the page first loads, you could probably retrieve it using Liquid and FetchXML instead.

Now the data is rendered server-side, without the additional JavaScript or client-side API call.

✅ Use Liquid and FetchXML for data that can be rendered with the page.

✅ Use the Web API when you need dynamic, client-side interactions.

✅ Don't introduce unnecessary complexity when the platform already provides a simpler solution.

The Web API is a powerful tool, but it doesn't need to be your first choice for every data retrieval.

Just because you can retrieve data with JavaScript doesn't mean you should.

#CommonMistakesMonday #PowerPages #PowerPlatform #Dataverse #Liquid #FetchXML #WebAPI #WebDevelopment

🤖 Could AI rebuild one of your existing Power Apps in under an hour?

Nick Doelman recently put Microsoft's new Copilot Code to the test by rebuilding a canvas app he uses for tracking his time.

Using screenshots, a detailed specification, and an ERD of his existing Dataverse tables, he was able to recreate the app in under an hour, without changing the backend.

That's pretty impressive!

But what I found particularly interesting was Nick's emphasis on the work that happened before generating the code.

Understanding the requirements, documenting the functionality, and creating a detailed specification were all critical to getting a useful result.

There are still some important questions around ALM, security, and sharing, but it's another interesting example of how AI is changing application development.

Definitely worth a read!

readyxrm.blog/2026/10/24/usi…

Thanks for sharing the experience, Nick!

#PowerPlatform #PowerApps #Dataverse #Copilot #AI #Community

🔧 This looks like an interesting tool for Power Pages developers!

I recently came across Paqvilo, an open-source project from maksii that aims to improve the Power Pages development experience.

It offers two main workflows:

🔍 Lense — Preview local JavaScript, CSS, and supported HTML changes against a live Power Pages site without having to upload every change.

💻 Mirage — Run exported Power Pages sites locally, including Liquid rendering, simulated Dataverse data, forms, lists, and permissions.

Mirage also supports local test data, simulated user identities, and automated testing scenarios.

The idea of being able to develop and test traditional Power Pages functionality locally, without constantly deploying changes to an environment, is particularly interesting.

I haven't tried it myself yet, so I can't speak to how well it works in practice, but it's definitely on my list to explore.

Has anyone tried Paqvilo? I'd love to hear about your experience!

github.com/maksii/paqvilo

#PowerPages #PowerPlatform #Dataverse #DeveloperTools #OpenSource

🎤 Excited to share that I'll be speaking at M365 Con 2027!

My session is called "Power Pages for Power Platform Pros: Everything You Need to Get Started."

If you're already familiar with Power Platform but haven't explored Power Pages, this session is for you!

We'll look at how your existing Dataverse and Power Platform knowledge translates to Power Pages, covering Forms, Lists, authentication, security, and customization. We'll also build a simple site to bring it all together.

📅 January 12, 2027
🎟️ Free to attend!

If you've been curious about Power Pages, I'd love to have you join me!

m365con.net/talks/power-pa…

#M365Con #PowerPages #PowerPlatform #Dataverse #Community