Unlocking the Power of Transactions in Power Fx Functions

Join Scott Durow as he delves into the latest preview of Power Fx functions, now natively available inside the Power Apps portal as preview. Discover why this is a game-changer for low-code development, enabling atomic transactions and concurrency control previously reserved for pro-coders using C# plugins. Learn about the ACID test, database transactions, and how Power Fx functions can simplify complex operations in the Power Platform. This video includes practical examples, technical insights, and a demonstration of how to implement transactions and database locking in Power Fx. Don't miss out on this hidden superpower of Power Fx functions! The code used in this video can be found at: https://aka.ms/pp/contoso-real-estate 00:00 Power Fx Functions Overview 00:12 Importance of Transactions in Low Code 00:44 Transactions and Atomic Operations 01:12 ACID Test Explanation 03:42 SQL Server Transaction Example 07:12 Manual Compensation in Cloud Flows 08:36 Creating Power FX Functions 10:27 Power FX Functions in Transactions 14:19 Database Locking 19:57 Conclusion #PowerApps #PowerFx #Transactions #Plugins #PowerPlatform