Power Apps + Dataverse Custom API + Plugin Architecture
In this video, I walk through a reusable architecture pattern for handling controlled owner changes in Dataverse using Power Apps, a Custom API, and a plugin.
Instead of allowing the app to update the record owner directly, the Power App calls a controlled Custom API endpoint. That Custom API then triggers plugin logic where validation, security rules, ownership updates, dates, and audit tracking can be handled properly.
Architecture flow:
Power Apps
User starts the owner change and confirms the action.
Custom API
A controlled Dataverse endpoint receives the request.
Plugin
Business rules, validation, and update logic run server-side.
Dataverse
The owner, dates, and audit fields are updated in a consistent and secure way.
Why this pattern matters:
Keeps sensitive logic out of the Power App
Centralizes validation in Dataverse
Makes ownership changes more secure
Improves auditability
Creates a reusable pattern for many projects
Reduces the risk of users bypassing business rules
This is a practical Power Platform architecture pattern you can reuse whenever you need controlled updates, approvals, validations, or secure Dataverse operations from Power Apps.
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