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AutomationApril 2, 2026
Five anti-patterns in Power Automate – and how to avoid them
From infinite loops to shadow IT: the most common mistakes in low-code flows.
1. Trigger misuse: 'When an item is changed' without filters creates cascades.
2. Missing error handling: Without Scope + Run-After no incident is traceable.
3. Hardcoded secrets: Use environment variables and Key Vault.
4. No naming: Defaults like 'Condition 2' kill maintainability.
5. No owner: Flows without a responsible person quietly die.