How to Patch Efficiently in PowerApps – 3️⃣ Methods Compared

🚀 **Master PowerApps Patching: 3 Methods Compared & Timed!** In this video, you'll learn how to patch data in PowerApps like a pro using three different methods: 1. **ForAll + Patch** – the most common but slowest, as it makes sequential network calls. 2. **Patch(ForAll)** – flips the approach to batch network calls efficiently, slashing patch time from ~12–28s to just 1–2s for 100 records 3. **Batch-Patch** – the gold standard: patches thousands of records in one go while only updating necessary fields 🧠 **What You'll Learn:** - Why **ForAll + Patch** is slow (costly network roundtrips) - How to implement **Patch(ForAll)** for 10x faster updates - Best practices for batch patch: use `ShowColumns` to only send needed fields - Tips like only patching changed fields to optimize performance and reduce load --- ### ⏱️ Timestamps - 0:00 – Intro & why efficient patching matters - 0:30 – App + data setup - 1:00 – Method 1: ForAll + Patch (slowest) - 4:00 – Demo & timing results - 6:00 – Method 2: Patch inside ForAll (faster) - 8:00 – Method 3: Batch-Patch (fastest) - 10:00 – Best practices: ShowColumns, field targeting - 11:00 – Wrap-up + shout-out to Craig White’s “Patch like a Jedi” --- ### 🔗 Resources - Craig White’s **“Patch Multiple Rows in Power Apps Like a Jedi”** – must-read for power users - https://platformsofpower.net/patch-multiple-rows-in-power-apps-like-a-jedi/ --- 👍 **Subscribe** for more Power Platform tips! 🔔 Hit the bell to get notified about new PowerApps + PowerFx tutorials! 💬 **Comment below**: Which method worked best for your scenario? Or share your patching use case—I'm here to help! --- #PowerApps #PowerPlatform #PatchFunction #CanvasApp #LowCode #PowerFx