Power Pages & AI Vibe Coding: Power Hour Podcast #25 – Nick Doelman
Are Power Platform devs about to get super-powers?
Microsoft MVP Nick Doelman joins me to break down exactly how Power Pages, Dataverse fundamentals and “vibe coding” with AI are reshaping the way we build customer-facing apps.
If you’re a maker, consultant or pro-coder wondering what the next wave of Power Platform work looks like, this episode is your roadmap.
What you’ll learn (fast-scan bullets)
Why “Power Pages is a huge skill to have.”
The 3-step roadmap from Dataverse rookie to Power Pages pro
How “vibe coding” + GitHub Copilot slashes build time (and what still trips you up)
Practical ways to calm “AI anxiety” and keep your career future-proof
Community hacks that turned Nick into a 6-time MVP (and how to start small)
The reality of leaving Microsoft for indie consulting - freedom vs. safety nets
Timestamps
00:00 – Intro & Nick’s career snapshot
06:09 – Why learning Power Pages matters now
11:52 – Your roadmap to Power Pages mastery
17:47 – Vibe Coding explained
29:55 – Bridging pro-code ↔ low-code
33:02 – Handling AI anxiety
42:44 – MVP path & community tips
52:50 – From Microsoft employee to solo practice
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