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Coding for the Non-Coder
October 10, 2023

Coding for the Non-Coder

Ikbal Miah | TrustRadius Reviewer
Score 10 out of 10
Vetted Review
Verified User

Software Version

WinAutomation (legacy product)

Overall Satisfaction with Microsoft Power Automate

I used Power Automate for non critical business processes. I have developed tools to capture digital ideas using other Power Platform tools and I use Power Automate for the flow of information from one Power Platform tool to the other (MS Forms, Power BI and Power Apps). This allows users across my organisation to easily submit ideas which then Power Automate easily diverts all of this information to exactly where I want it such as a Power BI report and specific Sharepoint location to store this data. The key problem it addresses is the movement of data across my organisation which cleverly performs actions to route the user down a specific path. This is time consuming and has allowed me to send auto messages to the MS Teams environment. If I was to describe in one statement about Power Automate, I would say it is the cement to other Apps
  • Allows logic application to take User to chosen route
  • Moves data in a consistent manner
  • Bridges many Power Platform applications
  • The UX/UI could be improved as the landing page is far too busy and is quite overwhelming at first until you realise these do not apply.
  • Creating bespoke flows and connecting specific applications
  • Approvals process is well docmented
  • It has encouraged everyday users to get a feel for low code no code without the detailed technical programmings skills
  • This has encouraged the use of Power Automate to replace what was once an excel filled with complex macros and VBA!
  • It has significantly saved time for someone like myself from chasing people for information and now I can create an auto alert using PA
This has been trialled with a basic room booking system at my company using PA and Chat bots.
The only other similar product I have used is Excel with advanced formular and macros, PA is by far more superior and easier for the laymen

Do you think Microsoft Power Automate delivers good value for the price?

Yes

Are you happy with Microsoft Power Automate's feature set?

Yes

Did Microsoft Power Automate live up to sales and marketing promises?

I wasn't involved with the selection/purchase process

Did implementation of Microsoft Power Automate go as expected?

I wasn't involved with the implementation phase

Would you buy Microsoft Power Automate again?

Yes

For non critical business processes because sometimes inactivity causes the flow to be suspended, As mentioned, I used this in combination with other Power Platform tools which worked amazingly especially moving the data from one app to the other.