Master Power Platform ALM with GitHub Actions: Complete Guide

STOP WRESTLING WITH YOUR DEPLOYMENTS. If you have ever shipped a Power Platform update only to have it break in production, you are not alone. This video pulls back the curtain on how to master ALM using GitHub Actions so you can stop guessing and start automating with confidence.

We dive deep into why Power Platform ALM feels so different from traditional software development. From hidden dependencies in canvas apps to the mystery of connector references, we cover the real reasons your solutions fail when moving between environments. You will learn how to structure your GitHub workflows, use Service Principals for secure automation, and manage environment variables like a pro.

KEY TOPICS COVERED:

The 4 pillars of ALM: Source, Build, Test, and Deploy
How to use the Power Platform CLI for validation
Setting up secure GitHub Actions triggers and jobs
Why Service Principals are mandatory for professional pipelines
Mapping connectors and handling environment specific data
Preventing data leaks and compliance issues

CHAPTERS

0:00 Why Power Platform ALM Feels Like a Maze
3:20 The Root Cause of Deployment Failures
6:45 Understanding the 4 Pillars of ALM
10:15 Building Reliable GitHub Actions Workflows
14:30 Service Principals vs User Accounts
18:50 Managing Connectors and Secrets Safely
21:40 Final Troubleshooting and Best Practices

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Видео Master Power Platform ALM with GitHub Actions: Complete Guide канала M365 FM Podcast - with Mirko Peters