Bijay Kumar

Hey! I’m Bijay Kumar, founder of SPGuides.com and a Microsoft Business Applications MVP (Power Automate, Power Apps). I launched this site in 2020 because I truly enjoy working with SharePoint, Power Platform, and SharePoint Framework (SPFx), and wanted to share that passion through step-by-step tutorials, guides, and training videos. My mission is to help you learn these technologies so you can utilize SharePoint, enhance productivity, and potentially build business solutions along the way.

15 SharePoint Document Library Best Practices for Efficient File Management

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SharePoint Document Library Best Practices

SharePoint document libraries enable teams to organize, store, and share files in a single, centralized location. Many businesses utilize SharePoint to store documents securely and make them easily accessible, which facilitates better collaboration and smoother daily operations. SharePoint document libraries make it easier for teams to collaborate on files. They help users share updates quickly, … read more…

Power Apps Patch Error: The type of this argument ‘Attributes’ does not match the expected type ‘Record’. Found type ‘Text’

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power apps does not match the expected type record found type text

In this Power Apps tutorial, I will show you how to fix an error, i.e., The type of this argument ‘Attributes’ does not match the expected type ‘Record’. Found type ‘Text’. The function ‘Patch’ has some invalid arguments that occur when working with the Power Apps Patch function. I recently had to build a Power Apps canvas … read more…

How to Convert TypeScript Objects to JSON [5 Practical Methods]

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Convert TypeScript Objects to JSON

Working with TypeScript and JSON is something I do almost daily in my development work. Recently, while building a React application that needed to send data to an API, I had to convert TypeScript objects to JSON format. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through various methods for converting TypeScript objects to JSON, including handling … read more…

You don’t have permission to view this data error in Power Apps

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You don't have permission to view this data error in PowerApps

In this Power Apps tutorial, we will discuss a common error in Power Apps: ‘You don’t have permission to view this data.‘ Server Response: Products failed: Something went wrong, and how to resolve it. Power Apps Error: You don’t have permission to view this data I have created an app where I needed to create a Power … read more…

How to Import JSON Files in TypeScript?

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Import JSON Files in TypeScript

Recently, I was working on a TypeScript project where I needed to import and use data from a JSON file. There are actually several approaches to handling JSON imports in TypeScript, each with its own advantages. In this tutorial, I’ll guide you through the various methods for importing JSON files in TypeScript, discuss type safety … read more…

Concatenate String in Write-Host In PowerShell

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powershell concatenate string in write-host

In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through multiple methods to concatenate strings in PowerShell’s Write-Host command, from the most basic approaches to advanced techniques. String concatenation in PowerShell, especially when using the Write-Host cmdlet, is something you’ll do almost daily if you’re writing scripts for system administration or automation tasks. As a PowerShell expert with … read more…

How to Compare String to Enum in TypeScript [5 Easy Methods]

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typescript compare string to enum

As a TypeScript developer, I got a requirement to compare a string to an enum in TypeScript. I’ve encountered this situation countless times in my projects. In this tutorial, I’ll walk you through five different methods to compare strings with enums in TypeScript, each with its own advantages and use cases. Let’s dive in! Understanding … read more…

Create an Agent Flow With Natural Language in Copilot Studio

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Create an Agent Flow Using Natural Language in Copilot Studio

Have you ever wished you could tell your app what you want it to do without spending hours figuring out which action to pick or how to connect the steps? With Copilot Studio, that’s now possible. Thanks to the new natural language flow builder, you can create powerful Agent Flows simply by typing what you … read more…

Create Power Apps Weather App [Current & Tomorrow’s Forecast]

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Create Power Apps Weather App

I needed a simple way to check the weather for various locations (across different countries and states) without having to switch between websites or apps. I built a Power Apps Weather App that displays current weather and forecasts in one place. In this Power Apps tutorial, I will show you how to create a Power … read more…

3 Various Ways to Get Weather Forecast Using Power Automate

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Get Weather Forecast as Mobile Notification in Power Automate

With Power Automate, you can automatically fetch weather updates from an online service and send them right where you need them, email, mobile notification, save in SharePoint, or even a chat in Microsoft Teams. In this tutorial, you will learn how to create Power Automate flows to get weather updates using the MSN Weather Connector. … read more…

SharePoint Folder Structure Best Practices: An Expert Tutorial

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SharePoint Folder Structure Best Practices

As someone who has worked with SharePoint for over 18 years, I’ve seen firsthand how a well-organized folder structure can make or break productivity and collaboration within an organization. Whether you’re just getting started with SharePoint or looking to optimize your current setup, this tutorial will walk you through the best practices for designing and … read more…

Import CSV Data to Microsoft Dataverse Using Power Automate

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Import csv data to dataverse power automate

One of my clients had a large amount of data exported from Salesforce in CSV format and needed a way to import it into Microsoft Dataverse. Instead of manually uploading the data or writing custom code, we used Power Automate to import the CSV data directly into a Dataverse table. In this tutorial, I will … read more…

TypeScript Enum vs Const: Which One Should You Choose?

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TypeScript Enum vs Const differences

Recently, I was working on a large TypeScript project where I needed to create a set of related constants for user roles. The question that I faced was whether to use an enum or a const object. After years of experience with TypeScript, I’ve developed strong opinions about when to use each approach. In this … read more…

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