Understand Variables in Power Platform: Power Apps & Power Automate Tutorial

Stop wasting API calls and simplify your Power Platform solutions! Discover how to master variable management in Power Automate and Power Apps by switching from traditional mutable variables to powerful, efficient immutable configurations—boosting performance and making your workflows easier to maintain.

In this video, you’ll learn how to rethink variable usage in both Power Automate and Power Apps, so you can streamline your cloud flows, cut down on unnecessary actions, and make your apps more robust. Whether you’re building business process automation (BPA), digital process automation (DPA), or just want to get the most out of low-code tools, these expert tips will help you avoid common pitfalls and unlock smarter automation.

What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Build efficient, immutable variable sets using Compose and Parse JSON in Power Automate
✔️ Automate data management with structured, readable objects—no more redundant ‘Initialize Variable’ actions!
✔️ Leverage Named Formulas in Power Apps for truly immutable, reliable app configurations
✔️ Integrate Environment Variables with Parse JSON for dynamic, scalable cloud flows

Timestamps:
00:00 – How to Rethink Variables in Power Platform for Better Performance
00:17 – Demo: Using Mutable Variables in Power Automate (Initialize Variable)
02:17 – Create Immutable Variables with Compose for Cleaner Flows
05:18 – Power Apps Deep Dive: Named Formulas vs. Global Variables
07:14 – Step-by-Step: Parse JSON for Structured, Immutable Variables
09:21 – Integrate Environment Variables with Parse JSON for Dynamic Solutions
11:07 – Key Takeaways & Next Steps for Smarter Automation

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