An Introduction to Cloud Flows with Examples in 2024 | Power Automate

In this video I will introduce you to the exciting world of Power Automate in 2024! This is a comprehensive guide for anyone wanting to have an overview of Power Automate with some Cloud Flow examples.

I'll walk you through a variety of Cloud Flow examples, showcasing the power and flexibility of Automated, Manual, and Scheduled flows. While going through these examples I'll also demonstrate how to seamlessly connect Power Automate to third-party services, making connecting to your customers desired third-party or even your own companies API systems possible. I'll also break down what a Trigger is as well as what Actions are, their differences and where to use them.

Maybe you curious about how databases can start flows? I'll show you in a step-by-step how to set up and use database triggers to automate your tasks effortlessly (using Dataverse as an example). Plus, I'll give you a tour of both the new and old designers, so you can see how the platform has evolved and how to make the most of its features, while also understanding the differences.

Lastly, I'll also introduce you to Copilot for Power Automate, an awesome new feature that helps you create and manage your flows. Whether you're a beginner or someone looking into Power Automate for their business needs, this video is packed with insights and tips to help you understand Power Automate in 2024.

Everything is broken down into chapters so feel free to skip to the parts you're interested in.

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Chapters:
00:00 Introduction
02:35 Copilot Introduction
03:30 Navigation Bar Overview
05:34 My Flows vs Solutions
07:13 Create & Flow Types
09:18 New Designer Overview
10:16 Schedule Flow Example
10:40 Triggers Vs Actions Overview
12:51 Data Filtering Overview
14:25 Test Run Example
16:52 Older Designer Differences
19:15 Automated Flow Example
19:29 Dataverse Trigger Example
21:11 Compose Action Example
21:27 Dynamic Data Example
21:50 Functions Overview
22:10 Functions Example
22:33 Database Data Entry Trigger Example
24:09 Manual Flow Example
25:26 Third Party API’s and Community
27:56 Manual Flow Test
30:00 Copilot for Power Automate
30:35 Summary

[franknielsen]

Nice walkthrough Joe. But the new designer is not matture yet. I discover that it now and then deletes expressions, and I am still not able to copy actions for reuse. But some day it will be bette (I hope)

[Tigregalis]

Is there a way to build cloud flows using code, and not using the UI?