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Directly to Datasource or collection for gallery

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Posted on 30 Nov 2023 22:52:39 by helpPowerApps

I have a gallery where i patch the selected record. Im wondering whats the best practice? To have the gallery directly to the datasource or use a collection?

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PowerAddict 7,314 Most Valuable Professional on 01 Dec 2023 at 02:37:04

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Re: Directly to Datasource or collection for gallery

Hi @helpPowerApps ,

I typically use two collections - one that populates the gallery and another one that I use to patch the datasource. Problem with one collection is that if the collection that is populating the gallery is also being updated, the gallery will kind of "refresh" every time the collection gets updated providing for a bad user experience.

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helpPowerApps 44 on 30 Nov 2023 at 23:01:15

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Re: Directly to Datasource or collection for gallery

ah i thought having the gallery connected to the datasource would be faster? So that theres no need to add ClearCollect to refresh the collection every time theres an update.
AARON_C 2,233 Most Valuable Professional on 30 Nov 2023 at 22:57:28

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Re: Directly to Datasource or collection for gallery

Hi @helpPowerApps,

I think it is best to have your gallery attached to a collection. This will reduce the amount of times you need to connect with your data source. This makes your app performance slightly faster.

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