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Power Automate - General Discussion
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Dynamic Content vs Hard Coding

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Posted on 23 Aug 2022 09:11:14 by 15

Which one would you consider better implementation? Using dynamic content or hard coding when updating an item's fields in a list.

 

Shall I use dynamic content where I can, or use it sparingly where I must?

 

 

  • jaghachi Profile Picture
    15 on 23 Aug 2022 at 11:01:07
    Re: Dynamic Content vs Hard Coding

    I see. I have technically honed it down using condition statements, but had an inkling pop up when I questioned whether hard coding would be faster than making it look up the variable. Dynamic content does feel and look cleaner though!

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    on 23 Aug 2022 at 09:30:15
    Re: Dynamic Content vs Hard Coding

    Hardcoding is only useful if a process's input/output will always remain the same and no variations are expected. This is seldom the case especially when updating item fields, and therefore dynamic content is better suited. This keeps your solution relevant and functional despite any changes that may occur.

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    Hardesh15 Profile Picture
    7,087 Super User 2024 Season 1 on 23 Aug 2022 at 09:23:52
    Re: Dynamic Content vs Hard Coding

    @jaghachi Always use dynamic content. It makes your flow better to process different inputs from user.

    Please 'Thumbs Up' the posts that helped you and 'Accept as Solution' if my post answered your question.

    @Hardesh /Gopenly.in

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