Amazing Apps - learn how to build agile Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business apps using Scrum

Aug 04 2024 156 ep. 26 mins 177

Amazing Apps - learn how to build agile Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business apps using Scrum Podcast artwork

Amazing Apps is for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform builders who want to use the Scrum framework to build amazing business apps that everyone will love.

The podcast is hosted by Microsoft MVP, Neil Benson, and produced by Customery.

[Dynamics365, D365, Power Apps, PowerApps, Power Pages, Power Apps Portals, Power Automate, Flow, Power Virtual Agents, PVA, PowerBI]

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Improving Your Scrum Practice - Mastering Professional Scrum - chapter 1

Aug 04 2024 32 mins

#156. Neil Benson dives into the essentials of continuously improving Scrum practices in this episode of the Amazing Apps podcast. Drawing on the book "Mastering Professional Scrum" by Stephanie Ockerman and Simon Reindl, Neil outlines critical areas for team success, such as creating valuable products and understanding organizational influences. He emphasizes five core capabilitie

Do We Need to Rethink How We Build Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Apps?

Apr 14 2024 8 mins

#155. In this episode of Amazing Apps, host Neil Benson explores the importance of rethinking our approach to building business applications. Join us as we delve into the benefits of questioning our assumptions and adapting to new information in the dynamic landscape of app development.Unpacking the concept of "thinking like a scientist" and its impact on creating agile business ap

The Power of Learning Through Experiments in Power Apps Development

Feb 26 2024 13 mins

#154. Neil Benson takes us on a journey of learning through experimentation. Starting with the historical origins of smallpox inoculation, Neil discusses the importance of conducting experiments to drive innovation and problem-solving. Sharing personal experiences from his biochemistry studies to his current work in building applications with Power Platform and Dynamics 365, Neil e

Should .NET Developers Stick or Switch to Power Platform?

Jan 08 2024 29 mins

#153. Neil Benson is joined by Keith Atherton, a proper pro developer. Keith shares his journey from developing custom apps using .NET, C# and SQL Server to embracing and mastering the development of enterprise business applications using the Power Platform.What do developers lose and gain using Power Platform compared to developing an app from scratch with .NET and SQL Serve

Unpacking User Stories and Backlog Refinement with Dani Kahil

Nov 06 2023 49 mins

#152. Host Neil Benson is joined by the talented Dani Kahil for an insightful discussion on managing backlogs and enhancing user stories in Azure DevOps and Jira. Neil shares his experiences with Jira, highlighting some configuration challenges, while Dani expresses a strong preference for Azure DevOps. They dive into the hierarchy of backlog items, including epics, features,

Super CRM: a case study

Oct 02 2023 20 mins

#151. Amazing Apps host, Neil Benson, dives into a case study from one of his team's own projects: "Member Super", a financial services organisation in Australia. With over a million members, they needed a CRM application that could handle their complex stakeholder relationships and provide exceptional service to their customers.Member Super's existing CRM app w

A Big Bang? Going Live with Dynamics 365 or Power Platform with Andrew Bibby

Sep 19 2023 45 mins

#150. What does it take to have a successful go live event for your Dynamics 365 or Power Platform application. Neil Benson sat down with Andrew Bibby, a seasoned expert in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Power Platform business applications. In this episode, Andrew shares his insights on the crucial process of preparing for and executing a successful go live. From addressing technical

Breaking Free from the Tyranny of the Deliverable with Andrew Welch

Sep 06 2023 25 mins

#149. Andrew Welch is the Chief Technology Officer at HSO. Andrew is an expert in IT strategy and has a wealth of experience advising customers on their big strategic technology decisions. He is also an author, Microsoft MVP, and a regular presenter at conferences. Joining us today, Andrew shares valuable insights on the importance of IT leadership, cloud ecosystems, data platforms

Amazing CRM & ERP Apps in Manufacturing with Shawn Tabor

Aug 21 2023 32 mins

#148. Get ready for another captivating episode of Amazing Apps! In this episode, Neil Benson engages Shawn Tabor, Director of Consulting Services at Hitachi Solutions, in an insightful conversation about the dynamic realm of Microsoft Business Applications and its role in the manufacturing and service industries. Explore Hitachi's product landscape, investment strategies, and

Power Platform pipelines or Azure DevOps pipelines for ALM? with Benedikt Bergmann

Aug 21 2023 33 mins

#147. When should you use Power Platform pipelines and when should you use Azure DevOps pipelines to deploy your Power Platform or Dynamics 365 applications? That's the question that Benedikt Bergmann answers in this episode of Amazing Apps.Benedikt is a Power Platform consultant known for his expertise in Application Lifecycle Management (ALM). Neil and Benedikt delve into the wor