30 Days of Microsoft Dataverse learning series

The 30 Days of Microsoft Dataverse series is a structured learning path for Power Platform makers, developers, administrators, consultants, and architects who want to build reliable business applications on Dataverse.

Open the Dataverse hub

The sequence starts with tables, columns, environments, relationships, and security, then moves into Power Apps, Power Automate, Web API integration, plug-ins, ALM, performance, governance, migration, and production architecture.

What this archive covers

Practical references on the concepts, setup steps, design choices, and common implementation patterns behind 30 Days of Microsoft Dataverse — for planning, building, testing, and improving Microsoft 365 solutions.

In Dataverse:

30 articles in “30 Days of Microsoft Dataverse”

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30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 27
Dataverse Performance Optimization for Power Platform Apps
Performance dashboard showing optimized Dataverse queries, app load, API calls, and flow runs.
SecurityLogicAPIs
Architecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseOct 13, 2026

Dataverse Performance Optimization for Power Platform Apps | Day 27

Improve Dataverse performance by shaping queries, selecting fewer columns, tuning views, reducing noisy flows, and measuring real app behavior.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →
30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 26
Dataverse Environment Variables and Connection References
Environment variables and connection references resolving different values in dev, test, and production.
SecurityLogicAPIs
Architecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseOct 12, 2026

Dataverse Environment Variables and Connection References | Day 26

Use environment variables and connection references to move Dataverse apps and flows across environments without hard-coded values.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →
30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 24
Dataverse Custom APIs Explained for Power Platform Developers
Custom API exposed as a named business operation for apps, flows, and external integrations.
SecurityLogicAPIs
Architecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseOct 8, 2026

Dataverse Custom APIs Explained for Power Platform Developers | Day 24

Use Dataverse Custom APIs to expose controlled business operations for Power Apps, Power Automate, plug-ins, and integrations.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →
30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 23
Dataverse Plugins Explained: Server-Side Business Logic
Dataverse event pipeline showing create, update, validation, operation, and post-operation plug-in steps.
SecurityLogicAPIs
Architecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseOct 7, 2026

Dataverse Plugins Explained: Server-Side Business Logic | Day 23

Learn where Dataverse plugins fit, how the event pipeline works, and when server-side code is better than low-code business logic.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →
30 DAYS OF MICROSOFT DATAVERSEDay 22
Dataverse, Microsoft Graph, and External Systems Integration
Dataverse integrating with Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365, ERP, CRM, and external APIs.
SecurityLogicAPIs
Architecturelayers and ownershipEnvironmentsMetadataALM
DataverseOct 6, 2026

Dataverse, Microsoft Graph, and External Systems Integration | Day 22

Plan Dataverse integrations with Microsoft Graph, Microsoft 365 data, external systems, custom connectors, APIs, and automation.

By Suresh Girinathuni3 min →

Frequently asked questions

Is the Dataverse series beginner-friendly?

Yes. It starts with core concepts and gradually moves toward architecture, integration, performance, and production practices.

Who should follow this series?

Power Platform makers, Power Apps developers, Microsoft 365 developers, administrators, consultants, and solution architects can use it as a practical learning path.