#PowerPlatformTip 89 – ‘Code View (Peak Code)’

💡 Challenge

While working with Power Automate, you might come across situations where you want to understand or utilize expressions used in different actions more effectively. However, finding and understanding these expressions can sometimes be challenging.

✅ Solution

Use the Code View feature (formerly Peak Code) in Power Automate to view the expressions used in actions in a read-only format, providing insight into the underlying logic of your flows.

🔧 How It’s Done

Here’s how to do it:

1. In your flow, find the action you are interested in.
2. Click on “Code View” at the top right corner of the action bar.
3. From the dropdown menu, select “Code View”.
4. A window will open displaying the expressions used in that action in a read-only format.

🎉 Result

You gain insight into the expressions used in different actions in Power Automate, which aids understanding of flow logic and supports more effective debugging.

🌟 Key Advantages

🔸 Insight into expressions: Get a deeper understanding of the expressions used in different actions.
🔸 Learning tool: Understand how actions work at the code level.
🔸 Debugging: View and analyze expressions to troubleshoot flow issues.

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🎥 Video Tutorial

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🛠️ FAQ

1. What is the Code View feature?
Code View shows the underlying JSON and expressions of a selected action in Power Automate in a read-only format.

2. Can I edit expressions directly in Code View?
No, Code View is strictly read-only. To modify expressions, use the action designer or the expression editor in the flow designer.

3. How does Code View help with debugging?
By exposing the exact expressions and property names, Code View allows you to troubleshoot and understand flow logic more effectively.