Copilot February How Our Developers Use It
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In the final installment of our Copilot February series, we’re exploring how our Development & Power Apps team—Nitheesh and Macauley—use Microsoft Copilot to streamline their work. From coding assistance and debugging to troubleshooting Power Apps and improving development efficiency, Copilot is helping them work smarter every day.
This is the final blog in our Copilot February series, where we’ve been exploring how Microsoft Copilot is changing the way we work. In our first post, we covered what CoPilot is and how our Marketing and Leadership team use it in their daily tasks. Last week, we shared how our Solutions & Consulting team integrate CoPilot into their workflows. Now, we’re looking at how Copilot supports our Development & Power Apps team—focusing on real-world examples from Nitheesh Dharmapalan and Macauley Gibson.
Copilot for Developers & Power Apps Users
Copilot isn’t just for emails and admin tasks—it’s a powerful tool for developers, too. Whether you're coding, debugging, or building apps, Copilot can you help you by:
- Suggesting and refining code to speed up development
- Spotting and fixing bugs before they become problems
- Troubleshooting Power Apps formulas and logic
- Generating documentation and technical notes automatically
For those working with Dynamics 365, Power Platform, and custom development, Copilot offers practical ways to work faster and smarter without sacrificing quality.
How Our Team Uses Copilot
Nitheesh Dharmapalan– Development & Power Platform
As a developer, Nitheesh uses Copilot daily to make coding and debugging more efficient. When working on Power Platform applications, Copilot helps by suggesting optimised code snippets, catching errors, and offering improvements—all in real time.
Instead of searching through documentation or testing endless variations, Nitheesh relies on CoPilot to automate repetitive coding tasks. It also helps him debug and refine complex integrations, ensuring smoother performance and fewer issues down the line.
Macauley Gibson – Power Apps & Troubleshooting
Macauley focuses on building and maintaining Power Apps solutions, and Copilot plays a key role in making development faster and more accurate. One of the biggest challenges in Power Apps is troubleshooting formulas and logic, and Copilot helps by suggesting corrections and alternative approaches in seconds.
When working on new features, Macauley also uses Copilot to quickly generate test cases and documentation, ensuring that his solutions are well-documented and easy to manage. By reducing the time spent on manual debugging and research, he can focus more on delivering high-quality solutions for clients.
Best Practices for Developers Using Copilot
From our experience, here are some of the best ways to get the most out of Copilot as a developer:
- Use it as a coding assistant – Let CoPilot suggest functions, complete code, and optimise performance.
- Pair it with manual review – AI is great, but always double-check its suggestions to ensure accuracy.
- Use it for documentation – Automate reports and technical notes to keep projects organised.
- Experiment and refine – The more you use Copilot, the better it gets at understanding your style and needs.
Want to Get More from Copilot? Let’s Train Your Team
If your team wants to get real value from Copilot, we can help. Our tailored Copilot Training sessions will show your team how to integrate Copilot into their workflows—whether for development, Power Apps, CRM, or general productivity.
We offer half-day and full-day training options, available on-site or remotely, so your team can start using CoPilot more effectively right away.
Get in touch today to book a session and unlock the full potential of Copilot for your business!
Peter Clements
Peter is the founder and chief consultant at CRM Knowledge. With an impressive background spanning over 20 years, Peter has established himself as a leading expert in CRM systems, particularly specialising in Microsoft Dynamics 365.Throughout his career, Peter has been dedicated to providing great support, training, and consulting services in the realm of CRM. His in-depth knowledge and hands-on experience with D365 have made him a trusted advisor for countless businesses seeking to optimise their customer relationship management processes.