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Ace Aviator of the Month
November's Ace Aviator: Sabahat Faria
What is your role and title? What are your responsibilities associated with your position?
I work as an azure integration services developer and consultant. My major role is to solve client’s integration needs by implementing and designing azure-based solutions. Am also responsible for collaborating across different teams for designing a complete solution that meets client’s requirements.
Can you provide some insights into your day-to-day activities and what a typical day in your role looks like?
My regular day starts with reviewing my to-do list and prioritizing tasks. In the morning, I respond to emails and connect with my team to set the day’s targets. I work with clients to resolve their queries and design solutions to meet their requirements. As an integration developer, I frequently communicate with developers from both systems to understand their structures and ensure smooth integration. Throughout the day, I also participate in team meetings and brainstorming sessions to discuss ongoing projects and potential improvements, document integration processes and solutions, conduct testing and debugging to ensure integrations function correctly. Additionally, I dedicate time to learning about new advancements and studying Microsoft’s learning paths.
What motivates and inspires you to be an active member of the Aviators/Microsoft community?
I aim to create a collaborative environment where we can learn from each other’s problems and make knowledge sharing a norm. The idea of a community where members help each other and promote collective problem-solving inspires me. This motivates me to contribute actively and encourage others to add their part to the community.
Looking back, what advice do you wish you would have been told earlier on that you would give to individuals looking to become involved in STEM/technology?
Looking back, I wish I had been told about the importance of embracing failures in the early stages of learning. Don’t be afraid to ask questions and take the time you need to complete tasks, as it’s not about the “time” you require but the end result and the learning you gain.
What advice would you give to someone new to the community looking to grow their career in STEM?
Always stay updated! No matter how cliché it sounds, the habit of staying informed and continuously learning and polishing the skills required in the market is key to growth. I would also suggest working strongly on your soft skills and attitude towards work, as these go a long way in your career.
Imagine you had a magic wand that could create a feature in Logic Apps. What would this feature be and why?
I would create an AI based test data generator, it would create sample data to stimulate real world scenarios to test the workflows more efficiently and avoid using sensitive data for testing.
Customer Corner:
Qatar Charity shrinks IT maintenance costs by 40% and increases its call center efficiency thanks to Copilot AI and Netways
Discover how Qatar Charity is enhancing its humanitarian efforts through Microsoft Azure AI and Logic Apps in this compelling customer success story. By leveraging Azure AI services and the automation power of Logic Apps, Qatar Charity is optimizing its operations, streamlining workflows, and improving its ability to deliver aid efficiently. With these innovative tools, the organization is driving greater impact, ensuring that critical resources reach those in need more effectively, and transforming the way it serves communities across the globe.
News from our product group:
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Logic Apps Aviators Livestream - OctoberMissed October's livestream or want to relive the event? We've got you covered with the full session on demand. |
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Set content-type using logic app standard built-in blob connectorLearn how to set the content type of a file when using the Azure Logic Apps Standard built-in Blob Connector, streamlining the process of managing file uploads and enhancing your workflow automation with improved content-type handling. This guide walks through configuring and automating the content type setting for Blob storage in a Logic App. |
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Azure Integration Services Quarterly Highlights and Insights: 2024’Q3Read more about all the exciting updates to Azure Integration Services from this past quarter. |
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Azure Logic App Standard - Design ConsiderationsRead more about what set of best practices and guidelines are essential for developing Azure Logic Apps. |
Platform API Catalog for Azure API CenterExplore how the Platform API Catalog in Azure API Center helps organizations efficiently manage and discover APIs across their enterprise, enhancing visibility, governance, and compliance. This article highlights how the catalog centralizes API management, streamlines discovery, and fosters improved API lifecycle control.
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Announcement: Introducing the Logic Apps Hybrid Deployment Model (Public Preview)We are excited to announce the launch of the Logic Apps Hybrid Deployment Model, a new feature that empowers our customers with additional flexibility and control. This new offering allows you to build and deploy workflows that run on customer-managed infrastructure, providing you with the option to run Logic Apps on-premises, in a private cloud, or even in a third-party public cloud. |
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Announcing the Public Preview of the new XML Compose and Parse with schema actionsDiscover the new XML Compose and Parse with Schema action in Azure Logic Apps, now available in public preview. This feature simplifies XML data handling by enabling seamless composition and parsing of XML documents with schema validation, enhancing integration and automation workflows. |
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Upload file with non-ASCII filename in Http request via multipart/form-data in Logic App STDLearn how to upload files with non-ASCII filenames using multipart/form-data in HTTP requests within Azure Logic Apps. This guide demonstrates how to handle file uploads with special characters in filenames, ensuring smooth integration and data processing in your workflows. |
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Grant Graph API Permission to Azure Automation System assigned Managed IdentityDiscover how to grant Microsoft Graph API permissions to an Azure Automation system-assigned managed identity, enabling secure and seamless API access for automation tasks. This guide walks you through the process of configuring permissions to enhance your automation workflows with Microsoft Graph. |
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Automating document indexing into Azure Cosmos DB with Logic AppsLearn how to automate document indexing into Azure Cosmos DB using Azure Logic Apps, streamlining the process of organizing and managing data. This guide demonstrates how to create a workflow that efficiently indexes documents, improving your database's searchability and performance. |
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API Guide: Resubmitting from a specific Action in Logic Apps StandardCheck out this how-to article that explains the process of resubmitting a Logic App Standard from a specific action via API, originally written by Jenny Andersson in collaboration with Sofia Hubendick. |
News from our community:
Disable and Enable SFTP on Storage Account with a Logic App
Video by Michael Stephenson
Watch this video from Mike about how he made a demo for updating the SFTP status of a Storage Account with a Logic App so you can automate it.
Friday Fact: Logic App GA designer now offers Seamless Transition from designer view to Code View and vice versa
Post by Sandro Pereira
Read this article by Sandro highlighting the change to designer that allows you to jump directly and quickly to code view.
A Step-by-Step Guide to Using Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) in Azure Logic Apps
Video by Stephen W. Thomas
Watch this step-by-step, no experience needed guide setting up document ingestion using the Retrieval-Augmented Generation (RAG) pattern with Azure Logic Apps from Stephen.
Sure feels good to tell AI what to do!
Post by Sander Nefs
Check out this article by Sander where he uses Azure Logic Apps and OpenAI to respond to events and then perform some data transformations.
Logic Apps: New Set Of Best Practices, Tips and Tricks video
Video by Sandro Pereira
Watch this video from a session Sandro gave a while back and see what tips and tricks still hold up today.
Friday Fact: VS Code Do Not Allow Logic Apps Standard Incremental Workflow Deployment
Post by Luís Rigueira
Read more about an important fact to note with Logic Apps as one project can overwrite existing workflows in a Logic App in this post by Luis.
“U” is The Problem — Troubleshooting “Invalid Character” Error in X12 Logic Apps
Post by Harris Kristanto
Having issues with the letter 'U' causing an X12 EDI Error? Harris has a post explaining the issue and how to fix it. Check it out if you're working with X12 agreements in Azure.
Exploring Azure Service Bus Peek Lock And Dead Letters With Azure Logic Apps
Video by Stephen W. Thomas
Watch this video by Stephen where he uses an Azure Standard Edition Logic App with the built-in Service Bus connector to set up Peek lock and dead letter a message when the processing logic dictates.
Azure Logic Apps Standard: workflow’s run retention history configuration.
Post by Stefano Demiliani
Learn in this post by Stefano how to handle the retention policy in Azure Logic Apps Standard workflows according to your needs.
Logic App Standard Hybrid Deployment Model Public Preview: More Flexibility and Control On-Premise
Post by InfoQ
Read this article posted by InfoQ highlighting the announcement about Logic Apps Standard Hybrid Deployment Model Public Preview.
Deployment von Logic Apps unter Verwendung von CI/CD
Post by Sebastian Meyer
Watch the 4th part of Sebastian's Logic App series where you can learn how to use GitHub Actions to automatically deploy your Logic Apps to Azure.
Nordic Integration Summit 2024
Hosted by Nordic Integration Summit
A special thank you to the Nordic Integration Summit for hosting an amazing 2024 session, including sessions ran by fellow Aviators members and Aviators co-creator Kent Weare.
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