#PowerPlatformTip 82 – ‘Automated Code Commenting’

💡 Challenge

Writing code comments in your Power Apps formula can be time-consuming and sometimes overlooked, yet it’s crucial for maintainability and collaboration.

✅ Solution

Leverage AI with ChatGPT to automatically generate detailed comments for your Power Apps formulas.

🔧 How It’s Done

Here’s how to do it:

1. Prepare your formula
   🔸 Ensure your Power Apps formula is ready for commenting.
2. Use ChatGPT
   🔸 Input your formula into a ChatGPT-enabled platform.
   🔸 Use this prompt: “Please add code comments to my Power Apps formula, but keep the code as it is.”
3. Review and implement
   🔸 Review generated comments for accuracy.
   🔸 Incorporate the comments into your Power Apps formula.

🎉 Result

You’ll have a well-commented Power Apps formula that is easier to understand, maintain, and collaborate on.

🌟 Key Advantages

🔸 Efficiency: Save time by automating the commenting process.
🔸 Clarity: AI-generated comments can provide insights you might have missed.
🔸 Collaboration: Well-commented code is easier for team members to understand and work on.

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🎥 Video Tutorial

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🛠️ FAQ

1. What versions of ChatGPT work best for code commenting?
GPT-4 or code-capable models deliver more accurate comments, but GPT-3.5 can also be effective for simpler formulas.

2. How do I ensure the generated comments accurately reflect my logic?
Always review and validate AI-generated comments before implementation to confirm they match your formula’s intent.

3. Can I automate commenting for multiple formulas at once?
Yes, you can batch multiple formulas in one request to ChatGPT to streamline the process, but monitor response size and clarity.