Unlock the full power of APIs in the Microsoft Power Platform—learn how to call any API, build custom connectors, and use them seamlessly across Power Automate, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio for next-level workflow automation and digital transformation. Whether you’re a citizen developer or an automation pro, this step-by-step guide will demystify APIs and show you how to make them work for your business processes.
In this friendly, hands-on tutorial, you’ll discover what APIs are, see real-world examples (like the Movie DB API), and learn how to integrate external data into your cloud flows, canvas apps, and even AI-powered bots. No more guesswork—just practical, repeatable skills you can use to automate tasks, connect systems, and supercharge your low-code solutions.
What You’ll Learn:
✔️ Understand APIs and how they power workflow automation in the Power Platform
✔️ Call APIs directly from Power Automate using the HTTP action—no code needed
✔️ Build a custom connector for Dataverse, Power Apps, and Copilot Studio, making API integration reusable and secure
✔️ Display dynamic API data (including images and text) in canvas apps and bots for rich, interactive experiences
Timestamps:
00:00 – Why APIs Matter for Power Platform Automation
00:32 – What Is an API? Real-World Analogy & Demo
02:07 – Calling APIs from Power Automate with HTTP Action
03:42 – Breaking Down API Requests & Responses
05:12 – Real Example: Connecting to the Movie DB API
08:09 – Step-by-Step: Building a Custom Connector
13:09 – Using Your Custom Connector in Power Automate Flows
14:15 – Power Apps Integration: Displaying API Data in a Gallery
17:51 – Copilot Studio: Asking a Bot About Your Favorite Movie
24:00 – Key Takeaways & Next Steps
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Additional Links:
🔗 https://www.themoviedb.org/ Movie Database website
🔗 https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/search-and-query-for-details Movie DB API search and query documentation
🔗 https://developer.themoviedb.org/docs/image-basics Movie DB API image usage documentation
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