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Step-by-step solutions to interesting technical challenges with colorful commentary. Topics range from simple automation of common office tasks to working with AI services of major cloud providers.
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Political data comin' in faster than you can say “neunundneunzig Luftballon.”
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Alive and Kicking
The German Bundestag API on Power Platform
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February 22, 2025 at 10:13 PM
Political data comin' in faster than you can say “neunundneunzig Luftballon.”
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Hi #atdev! I'm creating a connector in Power Platform and want to set up OAuth. App password is fine, but I would prefer OAuth.
Is this possible? I've reviewed the docs but I think I'm overlooking something obvious. Just need a pointer for now.
Is this possible? I've reviewed the docs but I think I'm overlooking something obvious. Just need a pointer for now.
November 10, 2024 at 9:38 PM
Hi #atdev! I'm creating a connector in Power Platform and want to set up OAuth. App password is fine, but I would prefer OAuth.
Is this possible? I've reviewed the docs but I think I'm overlooking something obvious. Just need a pointer for now.
Is this possible? I've reviewed the docs but I think I'm overlooking something obvious. Just need a pointer for now.
January 13, 2024 at 4:32 AM
The only thing scarier than a Nostradamus coming true? The comments section in a NY Post article. WOOF.
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One of Nostradamus' terrifying predictions came true hours into 2024
It was a literal groundbreaking prophecy.
As if Nostradamus’ foretellings weren’t eerily accurate enough, the iconic astrologer was apparently right on the money with yet another...
nypost.com
January 3, 2024 at 10:01 AM
The only thing scarier than a Nostradamus coming true? The comments section in a NY Post article. WOOF.
nypost.com/2024/01/02/l...
nypost.com/2024/01/02/l...
"Learn a language, and you’ll avoid a war," is an old proverb. Then learn how Azure AI Speech services and its 100+ supported languages and regional dialects can serve as the greatest of peacemakers.
Keep talkin', and Happy New Year.
developments.substack.com/p/clockwork
Keep talkin', and Happy New Year.
developments.substack.com/p/clockwork
December 29, 2023 at 2:08 AM
"Learn a language, and you’ll avoid a war," is an old proverb. Then learn how Azure AI Speech services and its 100+ supported languages and regional dialects can serve as the greatest of peacemakers.
Keep talkin', and Happy New Year.
developments.substack.com/p/clockwork
Keep talkin', and Happy New Year.
developments.substack.com/p/clockwork
...are you putting us on?
(courtesy of sh*theadsteve)
(courtesy of sh*theadsteve)
December 4, 2023 at 2:21 PM
...are you putting us on?
(courtesy of sh*theadsteve)
(courtesy of sh*theadsteve)
Looking at some data on Bigfoot sightings in North America and some random countries. Lifetime numbers show Ohio with 300+ sightings...but Minnesota only has 77. Cali is off the charts with 588 reports but the Himalayas, the home of the Yeti, didn't break 100. Canada didn't even break 300 sightings.
December 1, 2023 at 3:16 PM
Looking at some data on Bigfoot sightings in North America and some random countries. Lifetime numbers show Ohio with 300+ sightings...but Minnesota only has 77. Cali is off the charts with 588 reports but the Himalayas, the home of the Yeti, didn't break 100. Canada didn't even break 300 sightings.
Some honesty here on Copilot. Note the "gold rush" comment. It hasn't been around that long so "expertise" peddled by consultants, vendors, etc. may be, well, ssssssnake oil.
www.loryanstrant.com/2023/11/28/h...
www.loryanstrant.com/2023/11/28/h...
How to Identify Copilot Bullsh*t
Copilot is here, and Copilot is everywhere. Or copilot. It depends on the context. (But definitely not CoPilot, Co-pilot, or variations thereof.) Beyond being pedantic about product naming, spellin…
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November 29, 2023 at 5:39 PM
Some honesty here on Copilot. Note the "gold rush" comment. It hasn't been around that long so "expertise" peddled by consultants, vendors, etc. may be, well, ssssssnake oil.
www.loryanstrant.com/2023/11/28/h...
www.loryanstrant.com/2023/11/28/h...
Save the sandwiches
In response to Subway merger, Elizabeth Warren calls for FTC to investigate America's 'sandwich shop...
The owner of Jimmy John's and Arby's has bought Subway, and the Massachusetts senator has concerns.
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November 28, 2023 at 11:27 AM
Save the sandwiches
"I enjoy watching someone with a hangover struggle to debug" should be on this list.
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12 Questions To Test How Bad Your ‘Schadenfreude’ Really Is
New psychological research shows that your secret joy at others’ misfortunes can be measured.
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November 16, 2023 at 2:56 AM
"I enjoy watching someone with a hangover struggle to debug" should be on this list.
www.forbes.com/sites/traver...
www.forbes.com/sites/traver...
Developing: A street beef btw one of our staff engineers and a guy named Klaus that looks like Dr. Robotnik. Spring Yard Zone a potential venue for showdown.
November 15, 2023 at 5:38 PM
Developing: A street beef btw one of our staff engineers and a guy named Klaus that looks like Dr. Robotnik. Spring Yard Zone a potential venue for showdown.
Boss wants to know everything about a data source? Let the metadata do the talking. 🕵♂️ 🧰 🤖 ♠
Read the latest Developments guide on free tools and methods for extracting metadata from SQL, SSAS and Dataverse. "Better than the real thing," you betcha.
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Read the latest Developments guide on free tools and methods for extracting metadata from SQL, SSAS and Dataverse. "Better than the real thing," you betcha.
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Maximum Compendium
Extract Metadata from SQL/SSAS Sources for Technical Reference
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November 14, 2023 at 5:54 PM
Boss wants to know everything about a data source? Let the metadata do the talking. 🕵♂️ 🧰 🤖 ♠
Read the latest Developments guide on free tools and methods for extracting metadata from SQL, SSAS and Dataverse. "Better than the real thing," you betcha.
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
Read the latest Developments guide on free tools and methods for extracting metadata from SQL, SSAS and Dataverse. "Better than the real thing," you betcha.
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
We just saw Jon Hamm on the street. We waved, but he didn't wave back. Prediction: that kind of day ahead.
November 14, 2023 at 12:58 PM
We just saw Jon Hamm on the street. We waved, but he didn't wave back. Prediction: that kind of day ahead.
Only one person dressed up as an HTTP costume yesterday. 404. Talk about disappointing.
November 1, 2023 at 9:36 AM
Only one person dressed up as an HTTP costume yesterday. 404. Talk about disappointing.
Who knew working with government data would be this easy? I guess the NSA really listened to people’s feedback. 🥁
Read the latest Developments issue to learn how Power Platform helps AML/KYC teams automate integrarting OFAC lists into sanctions-check processes.
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Read the latest Developments issue to learn how Power Platform helps AML/KYC teams automate integrarting OFAC lists into sanctions-check processes.
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Make Way for the Bad Guy
Integrate OFAC Sanctions Lists with Power Platform (AML/KYC)
open.substack.com
October 31, 2023 at 3:31 PM
Who knew working with government data would be this easy? I guess the NSA really listened to people’s feedback. 🥁
Read the latest Developments issue to learn how Power Platform helps AML/KYC teams automate integrarting OFAC lists into sanctions-check processes.
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
Read the latest Developments issue to learn how Power Platform helps AML/KYC teams automate integrarting OFAC lists into sanctions-check processes.
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
Record, transcribe, translate, repeat.
Read the latest #Developments guide to learn how to use Azure AI Services to build a speech translator app. A solution to a Microsoft Challenge. Verstehste??
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Read the latest #Developments guide to learn how to use Azure AI Services to build a speech translator app. A solution to a Microsoft Challenge. Verstehste??
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October 24, 2023 at 12:46 PM
Record, transcribe, translate, repeat.
Read the latest #Developments guide to learn how to use Azure AI Services to build a speech translator app. A solution to a Microsoft Challenge. Verstehste??
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
Read the latest #Developments guide to learn how to use Azure AI Services to build a speech translator app. A solution to a Microsoft Challenge. Verstehste??
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
Overheard in New York: “You’re still using Excel? Don’t you want nice things??” Must be a Power BI user 😜
Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to connect to data sources from within Excel, and don't ever change.
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Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to connect to data sources from within Excel, and don't ever change.
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Stay Gold, Data Wrangler
Connect to Different Data Sources within Excel
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October 20, 2023 at 1:14 PM
Overheard in New York: “You’re still using Excel? Don’t you want nice things??” Must be a Power BI user 😜
Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to connect to data sources from within Excel, and don't ever change.
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to connect to data sources from within Excel, and don't ever change.
open.substack.com/pub/developm...
Dog ate the homework? PowerPoint jammed the printer? Mercury must be going into retrograde, and we have just the API to prove it.
Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to use an API for daily horoscope readings. The planets aligned for this one!
developments.substack.com/p/star-power
Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to use an API for daily horoscope readings. The planets aligned for this one!
developments.substack.com/p/star-power
Star Power
Demystify the HTTP Connector in Power Automate with a Daily Horoscope API
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October 7, 2023 at 11:47 PM
Dog ate the homework? PowerPoint jammed the printer? Mercury must be going into retrograde, and we have just the API to prove it.
Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to use an API for daily horoscope readings. The planets aligned for this one!
developments.substack.com/p/star-power
Read the latest Developments guide to learn how to use an API for daily horoscope readings. The planets aligned for this one!
developments.substack.com/p/star-power