Chapter 15
Diving into Advanced Automation
IN THIS CHAPTER
Exploring the New Cloud Flow Designer
Optimizing flows using triggers, conditions, and loops
Using approvals in your workflows
This chapter considers the practical aspects of designing automation workflows, focusing specifically on workflow optimization. The chapter first provides a deep-dive into the Cloud Flow Designer toolset. Then you see how to use built-in optimization tools to implement workflows that minimize unnecessary steps. You also discover how you can implement advanced techniques such as parallel branching and conditional logic. By the end of this chapter, you will know how to craft high-performing workflows that automate routine tasks and adapt dynamically to meet changing business needs.
Delving into the New Cloud Flow Designer
Creating a Cloud Flow from the Power Automate online navigation pane involves selecting conditions, actions, and triggers (see Chapter 14). This section delves further into the New Cloud Flow Designer interface, which offers abundant testing and optimization tools. The interface looks simple enough, but as you can see in Figure 15-1, the New Cloud Flow Designer contains 13 sections ...
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