Summary

In this chapter, we learned what low-code and no-code tools are. Then, we dived into Microsoft’s own low-code platform – Power Platform – and we looked into how it has introduced new ways of speeding development and enhancing maintainability in F&O.

We had an overview of Microsoft Dataverse, the platform on which Power Platform is built, and where it comes from. We also looked at the convergence plan, which will bring Dynamics 365 Finance and Operations Apps and Power Platform closer together, improving the integration experience and creating a more consistent user experience.

Finally, we learned a bit about the different tools in Power Platform: Power Apps, Power Automate, Power BI, and AI Builder, which can be used alongside Dynamics 365 F&O without replacing X++ development.

In the next chapter, we will look into Dual-Write and F&O Virtual tables. One of the primary functions of these tools is to get our Finance and Operations data...