Cache Me If You Can: The Power Pages Wishlist
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In this episode, we deliver on their promise from the previous show — a wishlist of features they’d love to see in Power Pages (and none of them are AI). It’s a mix of practical frustrations from real-world projects and some wild ideas for future innovation. What did we talk about? George’s standing desk automation project — powered by Python, Bluetooth, and (eventually) Power Platform. Imagine your desk going up automatically before every meeting! Top Power Pages wishlist items: API to clear the cache — long-requested, simple sounding, yet still missing. Modern Forms —...
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What’s Really Coming in Release Wave 1 2025: AI Hype And A New Security Threat
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In the first episode of 2025, Nick and George break down Release Wave 1 2025 for Power Pages, separating real improvements from underwhelming updates. AI features take center stage, but do they actually add value? Discussion covers AI-assisted forms, web agents, and natural language queries, questioning their usefulness in real-world applications. Modern lists get long-awaited updates, including JavaScript event support and metadata filters, finally closing gaps with classic lists. The ongoing file upload saga resurfaces, and the new virus scanning feature raises questions about...
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Solid Liquid with Web Templates
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In this somewhat warm episode, George and Nicholas explore web templates in Power Pages, breaking down how they work, their history from ADX Studio to modern-day template blocks, the regrets along the way, and practical ways to use them effectively. They discuss features like include and extend, share tips for simplifying your development process, and highlight why templates are a powerful tool for creating reusable components. Whether you’re new to web templates or looking to refine your skills, this conversation has something for everyone. As a bonus, they debate what’s better as an...
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Wave 2 2024: Release Notes Don't Make Sense Anymore
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In this [delayed] episode of Refresh the Cache, George and Nick dive into the latest Wave 2 2024 release notes for Power Pages. They discuss the evolving landscape of agile development, where new features roll out continuously, and release notes serve as checkpoints rather than game-changers. The conversation touches on deprecations, governance updates, and intriguing AI-driven community template features, like thread summarization and AI moderation. They also debate the future of web templates and Power Fx integration. They even make a bet on how Microsoft’s event management solution will...
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Wave 1 2024: Deprecation is not a reason for depression
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In this episode, George and Nick dive into the latest updates for Power Pages in the first half of 2024. They discuss new features, enhancements, and important deprecations, providing insights into how these changes impact users and developers. From generative AI integrations and improved file upload capabilities to crucial security updates and professional developer tools, this episode covers everything you need to know about the upcoming Power Pages release. Plus, they share their thoughts on the future of Power Pages and what they hope to see next. Tune in for an informative and engaging...
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Back to School or What's New Wave 2 2023
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In this episode, George and Nick dive into Wave 2 2023 and what it's going to wash out for Power Pages. What's in store? The integration of DocuSign Bootstrap 5 and transition to it The capabilities and future potential of the Power Pages Copilot Upcoming features for administration and governance Enhanced collaboration features in the Power Pages Design Studio Introduction of managed environments New updates on user analytics Credits Cover image by on References Get in touch Nick Hayduk George Doubinski
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Payments in Power Pages or Show Me The Money
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What you hear in the opening is a sound clip titled "money count bills". Not sure about that, sounds more like soliders marching on gravel. Why did I pick that sound? Because it was available in the sound effect library I have already paid for. If I didn't have to pay for things, I would have definitely included Pink Floyd. Classic. Or Jerry McGuire saying "Show me the money". In this episode of Refresh the Cache Nick and I talk about how to take the nice customer's money using nothing but Power Pages. Credits Cover Image by Image by from . References Get in touch Nick Hayduk George...
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The Hunt for Script October or Where TF Did You Put That Script
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Everyone misplaces things from time to time. Keys, airpods, sunglasses, wallet; anger, confidence, sense of entitlement... JavaScript in Power Pages is no exception. I know there is script, I can see that annoying debugger keyword, I just have no idea where the fuck did it come from. In this episode of Refresh the Cache Nick and I discuss all the possible locations where script can be hidden in Power Pages while contemplating using Dropbox as a source control alternative. And remember - we never truly lose any material possessions. We only temporarily misplace them. Credits Cover Image by...
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Life As a Template
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Raising kids is not an easy task. Nor it is cheap. If you need to talk to your bank about refinancing your mortgage to renovate the house according to the building permit you are yet to apply for and, in case your house is old and potentially has some led paint or asbestos, you would also be trying to keep the kids out of that very house as much as possible by enrolling them in the after-school classes THEN you are in pure luck. All your challenges can be solved by installing a trifecta of Power Pages scenario-based templates. In this episode of Refresh the Cache, Nick & I dive into the ; the...
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Release Tsunami 2023
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In the good old days (insert an old man yelling at the skies image) we didn't have release waves. Instead, every 2-3 years we had a tsunami. Since those days Microsoft has transformed releases into a pacifying surf ranch with persistent but not exactly heart stopping waves. Starting Wave 1, 2023 Power Pages now have a well-deserved their own break in the release plan. Of course, Nick and I couldn't resist dusting off our surf boards. But if you're not excited by Export to CSV feature, we have nothing to talk about. References Alternatives to Bootstrap 🤕 Credits Cover photos by ...
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In this CRM Audio podcast episode Elaiza Benitez talks to Luke Hopton based in Jersey, United Kingdom, and Matt Ngan based in Toronto, Canada. Elaiza, Luke and Matt previously worked for the same Microsoft Partner in New Zealand where Luke and Matt were CRM Developers. Since then, both of them have moved away from being Dynamics CRM developers and Elaiza talks to them about their decision and what they're doing now in their current roles. Elaiza also quizzes them to see how much they remember about Microsoft Dynamics CRM 4 as a developer.
Note: Elaiza refers to Dynamics 365 as Dynamics CRM in this podcast episode to avoid confusing Luke and Matt. When Luke and Matt were developers, it was called Dynamics CRM at the time.
What we talked about
Background to how Luke, Matt and I know each other.
Matt and Luke introduce themselves.
Matt worked for a product company in London that specialized in Wealth Management where Dynamics CRM was the platform and he now lives and works in Toronto for an HR software company that has nothing to do with Dynamics CRM.
Luke moved to a Senior .NET developer role before leaving New Zealand and then moved to London in 2015 where he joined two other product companies. Eventually he moved home to Jersey and is now a Solution Architect where he works with RegTech (Regulatory Technology) solutions – due diligence and KYC (Know your Customer) for Wealth Management companies.
The decisions Luke and Matt made to move away from being a Dynamics CRM Developer.
That last Dynamics CRM version Luke and Matt worked with was Dynamics CRM 2013, possibly Dynamics CRM 2015 for Matt.
Matt talks about the frameworks and tech he is using now.
Both Luke and Matt talk about applying what they've learnt in their time as Dynamics CRM Developers in their roles now.
What they use for source control now.
Matt talks about the differences in Application Lifecycle Management for product development compared to consultancy projects.
What Luke and Matt use for source control these days.
Who would be in their search results when Googling for issues experienced in Dynamics CRM and tools used.
Who showed Matt the ropes in being a Dynamics CRM developer - Rex Wessels, Sophie Khun-Hammond, Maryse Botros, David Brown mentioned.
Elaiza quizzes Luke and Matt on their knowledge of being a Dynamics CRM Developer
- Question 1 – Matt
- Question 2 – Luke
- Question 3 – Matt
- Question 4 – Luke
- Question 5 – Luke
- Question 6 – Luke
- Question 7 – No one
- Question 8 – Matt
What Luke and Matt miss about New Zealand.