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Difference between Degree, diploma, and certification

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 Degree, diploma, and certification are different types of credentials that individuals can earn to signify their level of education, expertise, or competency in a particular field. Here's a brief overview of each: 1. Degree:    - A degree is an academic qualification awarded by a college or university upon completion of a specific program of study.    - Degrees typically require several years of full-time study and cover a broad range of subjects within a chosen major or field of study.    - Common types of degrees include Bachelor's degrees (e.g., Bachelor of Arts, Bachelor of Science), Master's degrees (e.g., Master of Arts, Master of Science), and Doctoral degrees (e.g., Doctor of Philosophy, Doctor of Medicine). 2. Diploma:    - A diploma is a document issued by an educational institution or organization certifying that an individual has completed a specific course of study or training.    - Diplomas are often awarded for shorter, more focused programs compared to degr

< Connecting the Dots: FetchXML and Web API Integration in Dataverse

 In Dataverse, FetchXML and the Web API are two powerful mechanisms for retrieving data and interacting with entities. Here's a brief overview of each and how they can be integrated: 1.    FetchXML :      -   Definition:   FetchXML is a proprietary query language used in Microsoft Dynamics 365 and Dataverse for querying data from entities.    -   Usage:   FetchXML queries can be used to retrieve data based on complex criteria, perform aggregations, and filter records.    -   Features:   FetchXML supports various query expressions, including conditions, sorting, grouping, and aggregation functions.    -   Integration:   FetchXML queries can be executed programmatically using client-side scripting, server-side code, or through tools like the Dynamics 365 Web API. 2.    Web API :      -   Definition:   The Web API is a RESTful HTTP service provided by Dataverse that allows you to interact with data and metadata.    -   Usage:   The Web API supports CRUD operations (Create, Retrieve, U

Dataverse Data Magic: Actions vs Web API Demystified

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Actions and Web API are two different concepts within Dynamics 365 Customer Engagement (CRM) that serve distinct purposes but can sometimes be confused due to their similar usage in customization and automation. Let's demystify these two concepts: ### Actions: 1. Purpose:      - Actions allow developers to define custom operations or business logic that can be executed by users or workflows.    - They encapsulate a set of operations and can accept parameters and return values.    - Actions are often used to perform complex operations that involve multiple entities or require custom processing. 2. Usage:      - Actions are typically invoked programmatically through code or by triggering them from workflows or plugins.    - They can be used to automate specific business processes or integrate with external systems.    - Actions can be called from client-side scripts, plugins, custom workflow activities, or other actions. 3. Implementation:      - Actions are defined in the customizat