Definition
Power Automate (formerly Microsoft Flow) is a cloud-based workflow automation service from Microsoft. With a visual, low-codeDevelopment approach using visual tools and pre-built components - reduces the need for manual code writing. interface, the platform allows users and developers to build automated flows between more than 1,000 integrated services - including Microsoft 365Microsoft's subscription-based productivity suite - includes Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint and cloud storage., SharePoint, Dynamics, Teams, and third-party services via connectors. Power Automate distinguishes between cloud flows (APIApplication Programming Interface - standardised interface that allows two systems to communicate with each other.-to-API), desktop flows (RPA, robotic process automation), and business process flows (structured approval processes). The service is aimed at business users and gap automation rather than core IT integration.