Session Abstract

Welcome to an session where we delve into the world of Power Platform Plug-in development! In today's rapidly evolving business landscape, organizations demand tailored solutions to meet their unique requirements. Microsoft offers incredible flexibility through its plug-in architecture, empowering developers to extend and customize the platform to suit diverse business needs. Understanding Plug-ins: We'll kickstart the session by demystifying the concept of plug-ins within the Power Apps ecosystem. You'll learn how plug-ins serve as event handlers, intercepting and reacting to various operations within the platform. Through real-world examples and scenarios, you'll grasp the significance of plug-ins in enhancing system functionality and driving business processes. Setting Up Your Development Environment: A crucial aspect of plug-in development is establishing the right environment. We'll guide you through the setup process, ensuring you have the necessary tools and resources at your disposal. From installing Visual Studio to configuring the Dynamics 365 SDK, you'll be equipped with everything needed to embark on your development journey. Building Your First Plug-in: With the foundation laid, it's time to dive into the heart of the session – building your inaugural plug-in. We'll walk you through the development process step-by-step, covering essential concepts such as registering plug-ins, defining execution context, and implementing business logic. By the end of this segment, you'll have a functioning plug-in ready to deploy within your environment. Testing and Debugging: No development journey is complete without thorough testing and debugging. We'll explore techniques for testing your plug-in within a sandbox environment, ensuring seamless integration with tables and operations. Additionally, you'll learn how to leverage debugging tools to identify and rectify potential issues, fostering a robust development process. Best Practices and Optimization: As you progress in your plug-in development endeavors, it's imperative to adhere to best practices and optimization techniques. We'll highlight industry-standard practices for writing efficient, maintainable plug-in code, emphasizing scalability and performance. Whether it's error handling strategies or code optimization tips, you'll gain insights to elevate your development prowess.

Björn Zahnow

In 2011 I started my journey in the Microsoft world with good old Navision. In the meantime, I have been working with the Sales solution for several years and try to make my life there as easy as possible when it comes to managing and deploying solutions.