Develop a Custom API with Solution Files in Dynamics 365
A Comprehensive Guide to Building Custom APIs in Power Apps with Plugins
This blog explores building custom APIs using concept of Solution Files by leveraging plugins. Custom APIs empower developers to expose specific functionalities of Dynamics 365, enabling seamless integration with external systems and services.
Scenario - We will develop a plugin to retrieve all case records from Dynamics 365. Subsequently, we'll establish a Custom API, associate it with the registered plugin, and invoke the API using Power Automate Flow.
Custom API Introduction : 0:00
Create an Unmanaged solution and export it : 08:18
Extract the contents of the solution and : 10:35
Update the version and add the definition of the custom API : 11:50
Associated Plugin in Custom API :14:44
Add custom API Response Properties : 17:30
Compress the files to create a new solution file : 20:10
Create Plugin & Logic : 22:22
Register Plugin Assembly : 30:05
Update Associated Plugin in Custom API :31:44
Import the solution & Verify that the custom API was added to your solution : 33:03
Debugging/Error : 33:58
Create Power Automate to Invoke API : 36:44
Send Object Response: 41:30
Conclusion/Summary: 45:24
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