The Power of Learning Through Experiments in Power Apps Development

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Neil Benson discusses the importance of learning through experimentation in Power Apps development and shares insights from his experiences.

#154. Neil Benson takes us on a journey of learning through experimentation. Starting with the historical origins of smallpox inoculation, Neil discusses the importance of conducting experiments to drive innovation and problem-solving. Sharing personal experiences from his biochemistry studies to his current work in building applications with Power Platform and Dynamics 365, Neil emphasizes the value of agile software development and the significance of learning through short bursts of experimentation. He provides insights into real-world experiments with AI Builder and form processing models, highlighting the impact of these experiments on improving business processes. Neil also shares his experimentation with AI features in his own content creation and business operations, encouraging listeners to embrace the mindset of a scientist and continue experimenting. So, tune in to explore the power of learning through experiments and discover how it can accelerate your own journey in building amazing apps. Free Workshop: 3 Secrets to Building Business Apps with Scrum Join this free interactive workshop to discover the three secrets to successfully using Scrum to build agile apps so…

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Host: Neil Benson

Topics covered

• experimentation
• innovation
• agile software development
• Power Apps
• AI Builder
• business processes

Keywords

• smallpox inoculation
• biochemistry
• content creation
• scientific mindset

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Products: Power Apps, Power Platform, Dynamics 365, Scrum, AI Builder

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