Get coding assistance with Copilot while editing site code in Visual Studio Code desktop
09-09-202310:12 AM
We are excited to announce a new preview feature: Copilot in Power Pages for Visual Studio Code desktop. This feature provides you with coding assistance while you edit your site code in Visual Studio Code desktop using natural language chat interaction. You can use Copilot in Power Pages to describe your expected code behavior and get AI-generated code snippets that you can refine and use for various aspects of your site development.
Note: To use this feature, you need to sign into your environment, and it is only available in the US region in English language.
Feature capabilities
With Copilot, you can get coding assistance for:
Form and List customization: allow custom validation for forms and add interactive experience to form and list using JavaScript.
Webpage customizations: generate HTML components and add styles to your pages.
Web Template: generate HTML templates.
Liquid: generate liquid code to add dynamic content in Webpages or Web Templates.
FetchXML: Get help with writing FetchXML to query data from Dataverse.
Web API: Generate code for Power Pages Web APIs to Create/Read/Update/Delete Dataverse records.
Content Snippets: Get help with writing reusable content blocks across multiple pages.
Provide feedback:Use feedback option to share your input and suggestions.
1. Form and List customization
Form and List customization is a feature that allows you to customize the appearance and behavior of your forms and lists on your site pages. You can use Form and List customization to change the layout, style, validation, and actions of your Forms and Lists. With Copilot, you can chat with the AI assistant and get code snippets for adding custom validation and interactivity to your Forms and Lists in your site code.
Sample prompt for form validation
Generate JavaScript code for form field validation to ensure age is greater than 18.
Sample prompt for list customization
Write JavaScript code to highlight the row where loan status is approved in table list.
Webpage customizations is a feature that allows you to customize various aspects of your webpages such as HTML components, styles, and more. You can use Webpage customizations to enhance the look and feel of your site pages. With Copilot, you can chat with the AI assistant and get code snippets for generating HTML components and adding styles to your pages in your site code.
Web Template is a feature that allows you to create HTML templates for your site pages. You can use Web Template to define the layout, style, and content of your pages. With Copilot, you can chat with the AI assistant and get code snippets for creating and using Web Templates in your site code.
Liquid is a feature that allows you to add dynamic content to your Webpages or Web Templates. You can use Liquid to access data from Dataverse or other sources and display it on your pages. With Copilot, you can chat with the AI assistant and get code snippets for writing Liquid expressions in your site code.
FetchXML is a feature that allows you to query data from Dataverse using XML syntax. You can use FetchXML to filter, sort, aggregate, or join data from different entities. With Copilot, you can chat with the AI assistant and get code snippets for writing FetchXML queries in your site code.
Web API is a feature that allows you to interact with Dataverse records using HTTP requests. You can use Web API to create, read, update, or delete records from different entities. With Copilot, you can chat with the AI assistant and get code snippets for writing Web API requests in your site code.
Content Snippets is a feature that allows you to write reusable content blocks that can be used across multiple pages. You can use Content Snippets to store common HTML, CSS, or JavaScript code that you want to reuse on different pages. With Copilot, you can chat with the AI assistant and get code snippets for creating and using Content Snippets in your site code.
In every response of the Copilot chat, select the feedback options, a thumb up () if you like the response or thumb down () if you didn’t like it. Your feedback greatly helps improve the capabilities of this feature.
Copilot in Power Pages is designed to streamline your coding journey and amplify your creativity. Your feedback is crucial in shaping the future of this feature. We want to hear from you!
Dear Community Members,
We'd like to let you know of an upcoming change to the community platform: starting July 16th, the platform will transition to a READ ONLY mode until July 22nd.
During this period, members will not be able to Kudo, Comment, or Reply to any posts.
On July 22nd, please be on the lookout for a message sent to the email address registered on your community profile. This email is crucial as it will contain your unique code and link to register for the new platform encompassing all of the communities.
What to Expect in the New Community:
A more unified experience where all products, including Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio, and Power Pages, will be accessible from one community.Community Blogs that you can syndicate and link to for automatic updates.
We appreciate your understanding and cooperation during this transition. Stay tuned for the exciting new features and a seamless community experience ahead!
We are excited to announce the Summer of Solutions Challenge!
This challenge is kicking off on Monday, June 17th and will run for (4) weeks. The challenge is open to all Power Platform (Power Apps, Power Automate, Copilot Studio & Power Pages) community members. We invite you to participate in a quest to provide solutions to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities.
Entry Period: This Challenge will consist of four weekly Entry Periods as follows (each an “Entry Period”)
- 12:00 a.m. PT on June 17, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 23, 2024
- 12:00 a.m. PT on June 24, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on June 30, 2024
- 12:00 a.m. PT on July 1, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 7, 2024
- 12:00 a.m. PT on July 8, 2024 – 11:59 p.m. PT on July 14, 2024
Entries will be eligible for the Entry Period in which they are received and will not carryover to subsequent weekly entry periods. You must enter into each weekly Entry Period separately.
How to Enter:
We invite you to participate in a quest to provide "Accepted Solutions" to as many questions as you can. Answers can be provided in all the communities. Users must provide a solution which can be an “Accepted Solution” in the Forums in all of the communities and there are no limits to the number of “Accepted Solutions” that a member can provide for entries in this challenge, but each entry must be substantially unique and different.
Winner Selection and Prizes: At the end of each week, we will list the top ten (10) Community users which will consist of: 5 Community Members & 5 Super Users and they will advance to the final drawing. We will post each week in the News & Announcements the top 10 Solution providers. At the end of the challenge, we will add all of the top 10 weekly names and enter them into a random drawing. Then we will randomly select ten (10) winners (5 Community Members & 5 Super Users) from among all eligible entrants received across all weekly Entry Periods to receive the prize listed below. If a winner declines, we will draw again at random for the next winner. A user will only be able to win once overall. If they are drawn multiple times, another user will be drawn at random. Individuals will be contacted before the announcement with the opportunity to claim or deny the prize. Once all of the winners have been notified, we will post in the News & Announcements of each community with the list of winners.
Each winner will receive one (1) Pass to the Power Platform Conference in Las Vegas, Sep. 18-20, 2024 ($1800 value). NOTE: Prize is for conference attendance only and any other costs such as airfare, lodging, transportation, and food are the sole responsibility of the winner. Tickets are not transferable to any other party or to next year’s event.
** PLEASE SEE THE ATTACHED RULES for this CHALLENGE**
Week 1 Results: Congratulations to the Week 1 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.
Week 1: Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower Pages
@Inogic
1
@ragavanrajan
2
@aofosu
1
@Jcook
1Open
@OliverRodrigues
1Open
@Lucas001
1Open Open
Week 2 Results: Congratulations to the Week 2 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.
Week 2: Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower Pages
@taraubianca25
2
@EmadBeshai
2
@ALP2
2@Fubar 2
@ekluth1
2@ragavanrajan 1
@mandela
1@OliverRodrigues 1
@Ajlan
1Open
@elishafxx
1
@TA_Jeremy
1
@helio1981
1
Week 3 Results: Congratulations to the Week 3 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.
Week 3:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower PagesInogic2@EmadBeshai 6Ajlan1@ragavanrajan 4CraigWarnholtz1@Fubar 4 @Jcook 3 @OliverRodrigues2
Week 4 Results: Congratulations to the Week 4 qualifiers, you are being entered in the random drawing that will take place at the end of the challenge.
Week 4:Community MembersSolutionsSuper UsersSolutionsPower PagesHenryed071Fubar3Inogic1OliverRodrigues2JacoMathew1EmadBeshai2faruk11 TA_Jeremy1 shubhambhangale1 doug-ppc1 hubjes1
On July 16, 2024, we published the 2024 release wave 2 plans for Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Microsoft Power Platform. These plans are a compilation of the new capabilities planned to be released between October 2024 to March 2025. This release introduces a wealth of new features designed to enhance customer understanding and improve overall user experience, showcasing our dedication to driving digital transformation for our customers and partners.
The upcoming wave is centered around utilizing advanced AI and Microsoft Copilot technologies to enhance user productivity and streamline operations across diverse business applications. These enhancements include intelligent automation, AI-powered insights, and immersive user experiences that are designed to break down barriers between data, insights, and individuals. Watch a summary of the release highlights.
Discover the latest features that empower organizations to operate more efficiently and adaptively. From AI-driven sales insights and customer service enhancements to predictive analytics in supply chain management and autonomous financial processes, the new capabilities enable businesses to proactively address challenges and capitalize on opportunities.
We're embarking on a journey to enhance your experience by transitioning to a new community platform. Our team has been diligently working to create a fresh community site, leveraging the very Dynamics 365 and Power Platform tools our community advocates for. We started this journey with transitioning Copilot Studio forums and blogs in June. The move marks the beginning of a new chapter, and we're eager for you to be a part of it. The rest of the Power Platform product sites will be moving over this summer.
Stay tuned for more updates as we get closer to the launch. We can't wait to welcome you to our new community space, designed with you in mind. Let's connect, learn, and grow together.
Here's to new beginnings and endless possibilities!
If you have any questions, observations or concerns throughout this process please go to https://aka.ms/PPCommSupport.
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