Versioning & Drafts in Power Automate & Power Platform
Versioning in Power Automate lets you track every change made to a flow, who changed it, what changed & when and roll back to any earlier version in a few clicks. Drafts sit alongside your live flow, so you can test changes without touching the version your team depends on every day.
We’ve used this feature to save clients hours of rework when a flow update broke something in production, instead of rebuilding from scratch, you restore the last stable version and move on. Below, we’ll walk through how to access version history, what changed between the old and new designer, and the specific benefits worth knowing before you build your next flow.
Power Automate‘s unique feature of versioning and drafts is essential for managing and maintaining your flows. Previously, moving from one version to another was a task, but today, it’s easy. With the new designer, these processes have become more efficient and user-friendly. Here’s how you can use versioning and drafts and how it benefits you.
Open a Flow in any Solution
Access the Power Automate portal and select any flow from any solution you want to work on.
Click on Edit Flow
Enter the editing mode by clicking on “Edit Flow”.
Check Version History
Here, you can find all your older versions. You can restore any version you want. Additionally, developers can compare versions, see who made what changes, and understand the evolution of the flow.
The new designer in Power Automate brings significant improvements over the old designer by automating versioning and draft management, enhancing collaboration, and providing a more efficient and reliable process for managing flows.
With Power Automate, you can create draft flows and iterate on them by making errors, changes, and corrections as much as needed. Your current version will continue to work properly, and you can publish your draft whenever required.
Stay informed about the state of the flow with an indicator that shows whether the flow is in Draft, Latest Version, or Published status. This indicator is visible next to the flow title.
Understand the differences between versions by reviewing the changes. You can view flow versions grouped by date with indicators for the latest version, published, and past published versions. Developers can compare different versions to see what changes were made and who made them.
When you import a flow into a solution, it will automatically start showing versioning. Although the previous versions will not be available, new versions created after importing will be tracked.
Versioning allows you to easily identify what changes were made and by whom, providing a clear change log for your flow. This detailed record of modifications enhances accountability and helps you understand decision-making processes and responsibilities.
With versioning, you can quickly resolve issues with the latest release by reverting to a previous version. This feature supports thorough testing and validation, allowing developers to return to stable versions and ensuring that new changes do not disrupt the workflow.
Versioning facilitates effective team collaboration by allowing multiple team members to work on the same flow without losing previous work. It supports concurrent development, enabling different team members to work on separate features or fixes simultaneously without conflict.
In conclusion, the new designer in Power Automate streamlines versioning and drafts, making flow management more efficient and collaborative. By using these features, you can ensure that your automation processes are robust, well-documented, and easily maintainable.
These versions and drafts can be handled not only in Power Automate but the whole Power Platform. Know more about how you can use version control to benefit your business with Sunflower Lab. Contact Us today and our team will be happy to assist you further.
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