Recommended practices for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform ALM | Dynamics 365 FastTrack Tech Talk

In this #FastTrack #TechTalk, Microsoft experts share practical, field-proven guidance on Application Lifecycle Management (ALM) for #Dynamics 365 and #PowerPlatform solutions. Designed for architects, developers, and implementation teams, this session walks through the strategies and structures that help organizations deliver changes reliably, safely, and at scale. The discussion covers how to design environment strategies, structure solution layering, manage source control, and build deployment pipelines that support collaboration without sacrificing governance. Rather than treating #ALM as a DevOps afterthought, this session frames it as a core foundation for long-term solution health, scalability, and maintainability. Whether you’re just starting to formalize ALM practices or looking to mature your existing DevOps approach, this TechTalk provides clear recommendations you can apply to real-world projects. ________________________________ What you’ll learn in this TechTalk How to design an effective environment strategy for Power Platform and Dynamics 365 Recommended approaches to solution segmentation and layering How source control and branching strategies support healthy ALM Best practices for build and release pipelines How to reduce deployment risk through automation and governance Common ALM pitfalls and how to avoid them ___________________________________ Chapters 00:00 – Welcome & Session Overview 01:12 – Why ALM Matters for Dynamics 365 and Power Platform 03:05 – Environment Strategy: Dev, Test, and Production done right 05:48 – Solution Design: Layering and segmentation best practices 08:40 – Source Control: Structuring repos and branching strategies 11:35 – Build Pipelines: Automating validation and packaging 14:20 – Release Pipelines: Safe and repeatable deployments 17:10 – Governance & Security in ALM 19:45 – Common Pitfalls and Lessons from the Field 22:10 – Key Takeaways & Recommended Next Steps